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Palm Sunday entry barred at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre triggers international outcry
world12 days ago

Palm Sunday entry barred at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre triggers international outcry

Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and other Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for a private Palm Sunday Mass, drawing swift criticism from the Latin Patriarchate and allies such as the United States, France and Italy. Officials cited safety concerns and access limits in the Old City amid security tensions, while Netanyahu said there was no malicious intent and vowed to try to partially reopen the site in the coming days.

via PBS|
#holy-sepulchre#israel-police#jerusalem
world12 days ago

Israel bars Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre, draws international backlash

Israeli police barred Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and the Custos of the Holy Land from privately celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, citing safety concerns as Jerusalem’s holy sites remain largely closed amid security tensions from the Iran war; the move drew criticism from the U.S., France, and Italy, while Netanyahu said there was no malicious intent and pledged to arrange limited access in coming days.

via Politico|
#church-of-the-holy-sepulchre#israel-police#jerusalem
Cardinal Barred From Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday
world12 days ago

Cardinal Barred From Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

Israeli police prevented Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday, the first such interruption in centuries, with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office citing safety concerns amid broader security tensions in the Old City. The two officials were traveling privately, the Latin Patriarchate said, and organizers noted there was no procession. Reactions from Italy, France and other leaders condemned the move as a violation of religious freedom, while Netanyahu’s office pledged a plan to enable church leaders to worship at the site in the coming days as Easter week continues.

via NBC News|
#church-of-the-holy-sepulchre#israeli-police#jerusalem
Jerusalem Palm Sunday disrupted as church leaders barred from Holy Sepulchre for first time in centuries
world13 days ago

Jerusalem Palm Sunday disrupted as church leaders barred from Holy Sepulchre for first time in centuries

Catholic leaders were blocked by Israeli police from entering Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday, a move described by the Latin Patriarchate as a grave precedent and the first such restriction in centuries. The cancellation of the Palm Sunday procession comes amid broader security-related restrictions on holy sites in East Jerusalem related to the ongoing conflict, drawing criticism from Italy and prayers from the Vatican. Israeli authorities said the measures were for public safety, with plans to enable worship at the site in the coming days.

via cnn.com|
#church-of-the-holy-sepulchre#israeli-police#jerusalem
Palm Sunday setback: Latin Patriarch barred from entering Church of the Holy Sepulchre
world13 days ago

Palm Sunday setback: Latin Patriarch barred from entering Church of the Holy Sepulchre

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Custos of the Holy Land were blocked by Israeli police from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass, a move they called an unprecedented and disproportionate restriction on worship, despite complying with restrictions; they expressed sorrow and warned it undermines the status quo and the faith of believers worldwide.

via Vatican News|
#holy-sepulchre#israel#palm-sunday
Court Halts California Parental-Notification Rule on Trans Students
law1 month ago

Court Halts California Parental-Notification Rule on Trans Students

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked enforcement of California's policy that would bar educators from informing parents about a student's sexual orientation or gender identity without the student's consent, a win for parental rights and religious freedom as the case proceeds in lower courts; the decision featured a Barrett concurrence and a Kagan dissent and follows earlier injunctions in a dispute involving two Catholic families and LGBTQ issues in schools.

via The Washington Post|
#education-policy#law#lgbtq-rights
From 200 to a Temple: Four Decades of LDS Growth in Zimbabwe
world1 month ago

From 200 to a Temple: Four Decades of LDS Growth in Zimbabwe

Sean Donnelly reflects on four decades of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Zimbabwe, tracing a journey from about 200 members in Harare to roughly 50,000 followers across six stakes, as the Harare Zimbabwe Temple opens for a temple dedication. The period includes a high-profile temple open house, interfaith and government engagement (including Zimbabwe’s president), and ongoing African church expansion with multiple missions, underscoring a coordinated effort that began with early mentors who baptized Donnelly in 1983 and continues to shape the Church's presence across the region.

via Church News|
#harare#lds-church#religious-freedom
Federal suit claims coordinated protest disrupted Minnesota church service, naming Don Lemon
us-news1 month ago

Federal suit claims coordinated protest disrupted Minnesota church service, naming Don Lemon

A St. Paul congregant filed a federal lawsuit alleging a coordinated group of demonstrators, including Don Lemon and Nekima Levy Armstrong, disrupted a January church service at Cities Church and caused emotional distress. The suit accuses the defendants of conspiracy, aiding and abetting, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and interference with religious exercise, and notes eight named individuals also face federal charges related to rights violations. Lemon and others have plead not guilty to related charges; the case adds to ongoing protests in the Twin Cities connected to immigration enforcement and political demonstrations.

via NBC News|
#civil-rights#don-lemon#minnesota
politics-foreign-policy2 months ago

Salazar Signals US Push to Defend Religious Freedom Amid Ortega Regime

During a House Foreign Affairs hearing, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chair Maria Salazar urged strong U.S. action to defend religious liberty, spotlighting Nicaragua’s crackdown under Ortega and Murillo—expulsions of clergy, church closures, arrests of faith-based NGOs, and bans on processions—while stressing the resilience of Nicaragua’s Catholic and Evangelical communities and signaling a broader U.S. commitment to religious rights in the Western Hemisphere.

via House.gov|
#murillo#nicaragua#ortega
ICE Near Churches: A Year of Fear in U.S. Worship Spaces
politics2 months ago

ICE Near Churches: A Year of Fear in U.S. Worship Spaces

A Bulwark analysis argues that after the 2021 DHS/ICE guidelines were rescinded, immigration enforcement expanded to operate on or near church properties in multiple U.S. cities—LA, Chicago, Minneapolis, Charlotte and more—terrorizing worshipers, disrupting services, and driving down attendance. The piece cites incidents near Downey Memorial Christian Church, Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Adelaide, Rogers Park’s St. Jerome, Central United Methodist in Charlotte, and other faith sites, with faith leaders describing fear and harm to communities. It also notes that the administration’s rhetoric about protecting worship contrasts with on‑the‑ground enforcement, using Don Lemon’s church‑protest coverage as an emblem of the policy’s perceived contradictions.

via The Bulwark|
#churches#ice#immigration
Two more arrests tied to Minnesota church protest linked to federal indictment
us2 months ago

Two more arrests tied to Minnesota church protest linked to federal indictment

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced two additional arrests—Ian Davis Austin and Jerome Deangelo Richardson—tied to a federal indictment over a Jan. 18 protest at The Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Nine defendants, including Don Lemon, are named in the indictment charging conspiracy against the rights of religious freedom and related offenses at a place of worship. Lemon had been arrested previously but released after a judge found insufficient probable cause. Bondi emphasized accountability for those involved in the protest.

via NBC News|
#church-protest#don-lemon#federal-indictment
Three Charged in Federal Case Over St. Paul Church Riot
crime2 months ago

Three Charged in Federal Case Over St. Paul Church Riot

U.S. Homeland Security Investigations and FBI arrested Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen, and William Kelly over a riot at Cities Church in St. Paul on Jan. 18, charging them under 18 U.S.C. 241 for conspiring to interfere with others’ free exercise of religion; authorities say churchgoers were targeted during services and stress that religious freedom must be protected.

via Homeland Security (.gov)|
#church-riot#crime#dhs-ice-fbi