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Catholic Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa has described the West Bank as a no-man's land following a sharp deterioration in security and civilian safety. His assessment underscores deepening humanitarian and political concerns in the region.
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.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa of Jerusalem published a pastoral letter to his diocese, stating that while pain is universal, there is a distinction between those who occupy and those who are occupied.
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.
Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Taybeh in the West Bank, affirming his commitment to do everything possible to defend the Christian presence in the region. His visit underscores efforts to support the local Christian community.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa described Gaza as a 'disaster' following his visit to the Strip last week. He recounted the devastation, noting that cities have been razed to the ground and completely wiped out.
Christians in Jerusalem are calling for open defiance against Israeli restrictions after Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was blocked from accessing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday.
Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders, including the Latin Patriarch, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass. The decision has drawn widespread criticism from international leaders, including Italy, France, Spain, and the EU, who have denounced it as a violation of religious freedom.
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.
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.
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.