The tradition of selling birds during Palm Sunday continues in Mexico City, where vendors known as 'pajareros' gather in the streets. However, stricter laws and criticism are negatively impacting this ancient custom.
Spanish Prime Minister <strong>Pedro Sánchez</strong> condemned Israeli authorities for preventing the Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem from leading the Palm Sunday mass at one of Christianity's holiest sites. Sánchez deemed this action a violation of religious freedom.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Palm Sunday in St. Peter's Square, addressing tens of thousands of worshippers. He urged an end to wars in the Middle East and highlighted the plight of migrants who have lost their lives at sea.
Israeli police barred Latin Patriarch <strong>Pierbattista Pizzaballa</strong> from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday, marking a historic first in centuries. This incident has sparked outrage from global leaders and Catholic churches.
Israeli forces barred two senior Catholic leaders from accessing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in East Jerusalem to celebrate Palm Sunday, sparking outrage from local and international churches.