Israeli police block Catholic figures from Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre - NBC News

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Israeli police prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, according to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. "This mornin… [+2542 chars] For the first time in centuries, Catholic leaders have been barred from Jerusalems Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, according to church authorities in the holy city. The Latin Patriarcha… [+4227 chars] Since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran, Israel has closed holy sites in Jerusalem, citing safety concerns.

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