Benjamin Netanyahu & Pierbattista Pizzaballa

Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, stated there was no 'malicious intent' when Catholic leaders were initially prevented from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, attributing it to safety concerns.

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.

Benjamin Netanyahu: Benjamin Netanyahu granted Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa full access to the Holy Sepulchre and condemned the desecration of a statue of Jesus Christ.

Pierbattista Pizzaballa: Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch Cardinal, had his access to holy sites limited by Israeli police, an incident that drew international criticism.

Pierbattista Pizzaballa: Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Catholic leader in the Holy Land, kicked off the Christmas celebrations in Palestine — Bethlehem, calling for light and hope after two years of darkness. He also visited Gaza's Christian community.

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.