On Palm Sunday, Palestinian Christians in Gaza, Jerusalem, and other Middle Eastern areas gathered for peaceful celebrations despite challenges such as food shortages and conflict. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa led a procession in Jerusalem, emphasizing unity and peace among Christians in the region.
JERUSALEM Cardinal Pizzaballa has led a procession through the city on Palm Sunday as he calls for Christians to remind the world of peace during Holy Week. https://t.co/6STEgE4you
Christians in Jerusalem during the Holy Week: "'We Christians are walking together to give a sign of peace to all Christians in the Holy Land and to the whole world." https://t.co/L5JmWxVAxq
JERUSALEM 'We Christians are walking together to give a sign of peace to all Christians in the Holy Land and to the whole world' Cardinal Pizzaballa https://t.co/8noGRppHEb
JERUSALEM Cardinal Pizzaballa leads Palm Sunday procession in the Holy Land https://t.co/kVIfesirQB
1/3 Later this week, on Good Friday, St. John the Evangelist in Center City Philadelphia will hold its annual Via Crucis (The Way of the Cross) on Friday, March 29th — Good Friday. Friday, March 29, 2024 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saint John the Evangelist Parish (Upper Church) https://t.co/nPLSoTf1Aw
“We hope that next year will be a better year, a year of peace for Palestine." Palestinian Christians held palm branches during a Palm Sunday mass at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighbourhood, while Israeli drones buzzed in the background. https://t.co/Q5tzifnPr0
In Israel, Christian freedom isn't just a slogan—it's real, backed by growing numbers that speak volumes. Holy Week in Jerusalem? It's freedom in action, with every procession and prayer under Israel's protection. Here, Christians aren't just surviving; they're thriving. It's… https://t.co/DyEcHNITJv
An inspiring act of courage. Parishioners at the Holy Family Church in Gaza have been through so much. In December, two parishioners were killed and several were wounded. I raised this injustice in the House of Commons a few months ago. https://t.co/5k7Gwyoz5g https://t.co/CyfvZ9Wscr
There is a message in the Patriarch's continuing the Palm Sunday procession to the New Gate. Those who follow the real Jerusalem know what that message is. For those who don't follow, this is reason enough to begin. https://t.co/stuK4M5PoH
CATHOLIC CHURCH IN GAZA CELEBRATING PALM SUNDAY They have a shortage of food, lack of medical care and between bombings and airstrikes that killed many of them. https://t.co/63KE5gpUID
On Sunday March 24th 2024, H.B. Card. Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, led the traditional Procession from Betphage to St. Anne’s monastery. Also, for the first time, H.B. continued the procession to New Gate with the Scouts and faithful of Jerusalem. https://t.co/goEpQ5kayv
Thousands of Christians attend Palm Sunday celebrations in Jerusalem against a backdrop of war https://t.co/pFJLvWZmwP
Palm Sunday in the Middle East. Palestinian Christians gather at a Catholic church in Gaza City. Deacons and deaconesses carry palm fronds at a Syriac Catholic Church in Arbil, Iraq. Youths carry baskets of olive branches in Qlayaa, Lebanon, near the border with Israel.… https://t.co/wosKeWNEzD
#Gaza #Christians ask for peace on #PalmSunday https://t.co/FPzi3wlUjQ
Gaza Christians Pray For Peace On Palm Sunday https://t.co/BqINZ1dDgo https://t.co/53FuR9z56y