Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, citing security concerns amid Iranian missile strikes. The unprecedented restriction has drawn international condemnation and highlighted tensions between religious freedom and wartime security measures.
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Israel Blocks Catholic Cardinal From Holy Site On Palm Sunday Over Safety Concerns
Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday for the first time in centuries, citing security concerns amid Iranian missile strikes. The unprecedented restriction has drawn international condemnation and highlighted tensions between religious freedom and wartime security measures.
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By The Daily Wire
Published March 29, 2026 · Updated 75 days ago
Originally reported by The Daily Wire · Source
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