Pierbattista Pizzaballa

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem says extremism gaining ground in Israeli society amid Gaza war

Israel sanctions soldiers who destroyed a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon with 30 days detention.

An Israeli soldier desecrated a crucifix in southern Lebanon, drawing condemnation from leaders and church officials.

Tension rises in Jerusalem. A key mass has been vetoed.

Israel denied the Patriarch of Jerusalem entry to the Church of the Sepulchre. Politicians worldwide are reacting. The Pope appears to have a different view.

Israel reversed its decision to bar the Catholic Church's Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cited security concerns due to the ongoing war with Iran. The reversal came after international backlash.

Israel reversed its decision to ban the Catholic Patriarch from the Holy Sepulchre. The move came after intense backlash. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intervened.

Israeli police blocked the Patriarch of Jerusalem from celebrating Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Netanyahu denied any ill intent.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was barred from officiating Palm Sunday mass. Israel cited security concerns due to the war. The cardinal requested preservation of the right to prayer.

Nicolás Massot, a national deputy, asked President Milei to comment on the suspended Christian mass in Israel. The incident involves a Christian movement. A response is expected from the president.

Israel police blocked Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass. The incident occurred due to Jerusalem's holy sites being closed. A reason cited is the ongoing Iran war.

Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from the Holy Sepulchre. The incident occurred on Palm Sunday. A scheduled procession was disrupted.

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem says extremism gaining ground in Israeli society amid Gaza war

Javier Milei paid homage to Pope Francis at the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Pope Leon XIV called on those with power to choose peace during his first Easter message.

The Vatican expressed regret to Israel's ambassador over blocking the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. The incident occurred on Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Catholic officials were barred from praying. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land are in dialogue with authorities.

Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from a holy site. The move was reversed after criticism.

Israel blocked senior Catholic leaders from Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The move was condemned by international figures. Access was later restored.

Israel's police blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Holy Sepulchre. Italy and France condemned the act. Israel attributed it to the war context.

Catholic Church representatives were denied access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Latin Patriarchate views this as a serious precedent.

Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre. The incident occurred on Palm Sunday. Police stopped the cardinal and Friar Francesco Ielpo while walking to the church.

Israel's police prevented the Catholic Church's highest authority in the Holy Land from entering. The reason cited was security concerns due to the war in the Middle East.

The US and Israel are in conflict with Iran. Tensions are high in the Middle East. A live update is being provided on the conflict.

Israel launches probe after a soldier desecrates a Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon.

An Israeli soldier desecrated a crucifix in a Lebanese Christian village, sparking widespread condemnation.

Israel restricted Palestinian Christians in Gaza and the West Bank from celebrating Easter by limiting access to sacred sites like Jerusalem's Old City and banning gatherings exceeding fifty people, forcing church cancellations of traditional Holy Week rituals including the Via Crucis procession.

Israel blocked a cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later reversed the ban.

Israel barred the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from celebrating the Sunday of the Passion mass. The police cited security reasons.

Israel blocked Catholic leaders from the Church of the Holy Sepulcher on Palm Sunday. Israeli officials apologized and granted access amid security concerns.

Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The incident occurred on March 29. A diplomatic reaction is expected.

The EU denounced Israel's blockade of a mass at the Holy Sepulchre. EU diplomatic chief Kaja Kallas commented on the measure. The blockade stopped the celebration of Palm Sunday.

Israel blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Church. The Latin Patriarchate reported the incident. A scheduled celebration was impeded.

Israel blocked Palm Sunday celebrations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Italy protested and summoned the ambassador. The Pope expressed solidarity with Middle Eastern Christians.

Israeli police blocked access to the temple in Jerusalem, preventing Catholic authorities from officiating the ceremony. The incident occurred on Palm Sunday.

Jerusalem's holy sites are closed due to the Iran war. The conflict is in its fifth week.