Israel Blocks Catholic Patriarch from Entering Holy Sepulchre 'For the First Time in Centuries'

Israel has blocked the Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from entering the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday, an act described as unprecedented in centuries. The Patriarch and the Custos of the Holy Sepulchre were prevented from proceeding to the church without a procession. This action has sparked strong reactions, as it is considered to create a dangerous precedent and disregard the sensitivity of billions of people. The Holy Sepulchre remains closed to the public due to the war.