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The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, emphasized the need for elections in Israel and Palestine to turn a new page and rebuild what has been destroyed in the Middle East.
Israeli soldiers have been jailed and disciplined for destroying a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, an act that drew condemnation from the UN and religious leaders. The damaged sculpture has since been replaced.
Articles discuss the traditions and Christian significance of Palm Sunday, also known as Pūpolsvētdiena or Kvetná nedeľa, highlighting its two strong stories and associated customs.
Mariánska hora is making preparations to welcome hundreds of thousands of pilgrims, with Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa set to be the main celebrant.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa celebrated the Maundy Thursday service in the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre without congregants, citing security concerns in the city.
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, made a solidarity visit to Gaza, describing the situation as difficult and urging continued attention to the region. His visit aimed to show support and assess the humanitarian conditions.
Following widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, after Israeli police had initially blocked his entry.