The Israeli police did not allow him to celebrate mass. There is a reaction from the White House
— I talked to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio this morning. We expressed our concern to Israel about the closure of the holy sites. We want the faithful to be able to have access to them, Karoline Leavitt said on Monday at a press conference.
A White House spokeswoman emphasized that “of course, security is a priority.” — From what we understand, Israel is working on security measures to open these holy sites during Holy Week. We appreciate it, she added.
The Israeli police did not allow the cardinal to celebrate mass
On Monday, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land announced that issues regarding Holy Week celebrations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre had been resolved. “In consultation with the Israeli police, access was provided to representatives of churches so that they could celebrate liturgies and ceremonies and preserve ancient traditions,” the statement said.
On February 28, U.S. and Israeli forces launched a war against Iran, which in retaliation began attacking targets in the Middle East, including cities in Israel.
