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Israeli police barred Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday due to safety concerns amid heightened Jerusalem security during an Iran-related conflict, prompting Vatican condemnation as the Catholic Church canceled its Palm Sunday procession.
Cardinal Pizzaballa visited Gaza, expressing a strong commitment to support the community's recovery amid extensive destruction and ongoing challenges, emphasizing the importance of hope, reconstruction, and spiritual support during Christmas and beyond.
Cardinal Pizzaballa and Patriarch Theophilos visited Gaza to support its people, emphasizing the Church's commitment to stand with all suffering communities, advocate for an end to the war, and call for humanitarian aid and peace efforts. They issued a joint appeal to world leaders to cease hostilities, release detainees, and prioritize the dignity and life of Gaza's residents.