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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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Tragedy in Gaza: Airstrike Claims Lives of 29 Civilians

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in Gaza City's Shejaia neighborhood has resulted in the deaths of at least 29 Palestinians, including children. The attack targeted a multi-story building, leaving dozens injured and many still trapped under the rubble. The Israeli military stated that the strike aimed at a senior Hamas militant responsible for planning attacks, emphasizing efforts to minimize civilian harm. However, the devastation has sparked widespread condemnation, with local health authorities describing the incident as a "horrific massacre". This tragedy adds to the escalating toll of the ongoing conflict, which has displaced hundreds of thousands and claimed thousands of lives.

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