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Holy Week Tensions Rise as Israel Blocks Cardinal from Entering Sacred Jerusalem Site

  Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, holds a prayer service to mark Palm Sunday, following the cancellation of the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives, amid restrictions on gathering in large groups, in Jerusalem, March 29, 2026. Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, prompting widespread criticism from Christian leaders and governments worldwide. Authorities cited security concerns linked to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, noting that all holy sites in Jerusalem’s Old City had been temporarily closed due to the threat of missile strikes. The Latin Patriarchate condemned the move as an unprecedented disruption of centuries‑old tradition, marking the first time church leaders were unable to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass at the historic site. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later stated that the ...
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Amazon's Union Efforts in Quebec Meet Resistance

 


In a surprising turn of events, Amazon has announced the closure of all seven of its warehouses in Quebec, resulting in nearly 2,000 job losses. This decision comes just months after workers at a warehouse in Laval successfully unionized, marking the first unionized Amazon workforce in Canada. Despite Amazon's insistence that the closures are unrelated to the unionization efforts, many are skeptical, viewing this move as a direct attempt to quash the union push.

The closures have sparked outrage among workers and union leaders, who argue that Amazon is trying to send a message to other employees considering unionization. Quebec's Labour Minister has vowed to ensure that Amazon respects all labour laws, while federal officials are calling for a review of Ottawa's business relationship with the company.

As the debate continues, the future of unionization efforts at Amazon remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that the fight for workers' rights in Quebec is far from over.



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