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REPORTS VARYIsrael permits entry and prayer at Holy Sepulchre after blocking Latin Patriarch Pizzaballa
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered immediate access for Cardinal Pietro Parolin to the Church of the Holy Sepalcre following international criticism, reversing a police blockade imposed earlier in March 29 due to alleged safety concerns regarding Palestinian protesters outside Jerusalem's holy site.
Key Points
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1Israeli police blocked Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering the Church of Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem on March 30.
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2Netanyahu ordered immediate access to be granted, citing security concerns as justification for earlier restrictions.
Developments
March 30
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allowed access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and prayer services following criticism for not admitting Cardinal Pietro Parolin, with Abc.es reporting that he permitted entry after initial objections.
Mar 29
The Israeli police blocked Pope Francis from entering his private chapel within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Sunday; Netanyahu ordered immediate access and justified the delay citing security concerns (dw.com).
Conflicting Reports
Netanyahu allows access and prayer at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre after criticism for not letting in the Latin Patriarch — [Mar 29, 16:44] Netanyahu justifica bloqueo a patriarca latino por seguridad - dw.com
"Netanyahu orders immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Cardinal Pizzaballa"
Policía israelí impide al cardenal Pizzaballa ingresar al Santo Sepulcro; Netanyahu ordena acceso inmediato
Eleconomista.com.mx
15h ago