March 30, 2026
Catholic priests reach deal with Israeli police over Easter access to Church of Holy Sepulchre
Catholic leaders will be able to conduct Easter services from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem under an agreement reached with Israeli police after priests were turned away from the holy site on Palm Sunday due to security concerns.
TL;DR
- Catholic leaders and Israeli police have reached an agreement.
- The agreement concerns Easter services at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
- Priests were previously denied access on Palm Sunday due to security concerns.
- The deal allows Catholic leaders to conduct services from the holy site.
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