Iran & Pierbattista Pizzaballa

Iran: Iran was involved in a nearly six-week conflict with Israel, which led to the initial restrictions on holy sites in Jerusalem. A ceasefire has been declared, leading to the lifting of these restrictions.

Pierbattista Pizzaballa: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was initially prevented from accessing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass due to safety concerns, an action that sparked criticism, but was later allowed to enter on Easter Sunday.

Pierbattista Pizzaballa: Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed the sense of emptiness and sorrow during the subdued Easter mass, and was initially prevented from entering the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday.

Pierbattista Pizzaballa: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, was directly affected by the Israel — Israel Police's ban, being prevented from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass. He later celebrated Mass at St. Savior's Monastery and held a prayer for peace.