Tag: Holy Sepulchre

Cardinal Pizzaballa Denied Entry to Holy Sepulchre Amid Heightened Security During Israel-Iran Tensions

September 20, 2026

On Palm Sunday, a significant incident unfolded at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City. Cardinal Pizzaballa, a senior Catholic leader, was barred from entering the church by Israeli police to celebrate…

Israel Reconsiders Ban on Catholic Patriarch’s Entry to Holy Sepulchre Following International Backlash

August 31, 2026

In a significant shift, Israel has reconsidered its decision to ban the entry of the Catholic Patriarch to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem following a wave of international backlash. This development comes…

Latin Patriarch Barred from Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Holy Sepulchre Amid Unprecedented Restrictions

June 29, 2026

Kingdom News Brief: The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and the Custos of the Holy Land were prevented by Israeli police from entering the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass. This incident…