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Pope Leo marks first Holy Week amid Israel tensions
Filed: Mar 31, 2026 at 1:01 PM ET
Summary: Pope Leo XIV prepares for Easter as Catholics react to Israel blocking access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: preparing for Easter amid tensions
WHEN: Mar 31, 2026 at 12:27 PM ET
WHERE: Rome
WHY: Israel blocked access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for safety concerns.
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