Tensions have escalated in Jerusalem after Israeli police prevented a senior Catholic leader from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to conduct Palm Sunday mass.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, was stopped at the entrance of one of Christianity’s holiest sites, sparking outrage and diplomatic reactions across Europe.
The incident, which took place in Jerusalem, drew sharp criticism from leaders including Giorgia Meloni, while Spain summoned Israel’s envoy in protest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the move, citing security concerns over potential Iranian missile threats targeting religious sites. He later assured that the Patriarch would receive full access to the church.
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre holds immense religious significance, believed to be the site of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.
Why was the mass stopped? Was it purely security—or something more?
Watch this video for the full breakdown of what happened, the global reaction, and what it means for religious freedom and geopolitics in the region.
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