Israel blocks church leaders from entering Holy Sepulchre for first time in centuries.

Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Father Francesco Ielpo from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, marking the first time in centuries that church leaders were barred from the site. The Latin Patriarchate condemned the decision as unreasonable and a breach of religious freedom, while Italy criticized the action as an offense to the faithful.