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Dame Sarah Mullally, the Church of England's 106th Archbishop since March 25, made the commitment during a sermon at St Peter's Church in Birzeit on the first day of a Holy Land pilgrimage. Critics highlight the lack of similar pulpit promises for Nigerian Christians, where over 3,490 faith-related killings occurred in Open Doors' latest period amid attacks by Fulani militants and Boko Haram. They point to unvisited crises in places like Iraq and Egypt, questioning the church's focus as Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell faced similar backlash for his remarks on Gaza.

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In a West Bank church, Dame Sarah Mullally promised to fight for Palestinian Christians' freedom using her new role. The specific pledge quickly drew accusations of overlooking violence against believers elsewhere.

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Israeli police barred Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and Franciscan Custos of the Holy Land Fr. Francesco Ielpo from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City for Palm Sunday Mass due to security concerns amid the war with Iran and restrictions on public gatherings lacking bomb shelters. A joint press conference at the Latin Patriarchate headquarters addressed the incident and announced arrangements for Holy Week celebrations, with the Patriarch joining friars for Easter liturgies to be broadcast. Authorities resolved the situation swiftly, reaffirming respect for freedom of worship at holy sites.

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On April 28, 36-year-old Yona Simcha Schreiber assaulted a 48-year-old nun and researcher from Jerusalem's French Biblical School, captured on CCTV; police arrested him the next day on religiously motivated assault charges. The incident reflects a surge tracked by the Rossing Center, with 155 anti-Christian events in Israel and East Jerusalem in 2025, including 61 physical assaults like spitting and hitting, mostly in the Old City. Christian leaders report ongoing harassment amid a shrinking community of just 1.3% in Jerusalem, while Israeli officials condemn the acts and promise enforcement.

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A French nun walking near the Cenacle was chased, shoved to the ground, and kicked by an ultra-Orthodox man, leaving her with facial bruises.

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On April 5, a huge crowd gathered in Greece's Aristotelous Square for Palm Sunday services, following the Julian calendar used by Greek Orthodox churches, with their Easter set for April 12. Images led to online excitement claiming 150,000 people signaled a European Christian awakening and pushback against secularism, but Greek voices clarified it's a yearly event in a nation where over 90% identify as Orthodox. Large Holy Week gatherings are common, commemorating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, and next week brings even bigger Orthodox Easter celebrations with midnight services and traditions like lamb roasts.

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Thousands filled Aristotelous Square in Thessaloniki for Palm Sunday, leading some to cheer a Christian revival while locals reminded everyone it's an annual Orthodox tradition.

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Santos, a vocal Israel supporter, posted on March 30 that he'd stop commenting if the Western Wall shut for worship amid the Israel-Iran war. On April 1, IDF guidelines limited the plaza to 50 people due to missile threats, leaving it deserted as Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch mourned the empty scene overlooking his office. Despite acknowledging the closure, Santos vowed to block detractors instead of silencing himself, drawing accusations of breaking his promise while Passover unfolds quietly through April 8.

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George Santos bet he'd go quiet if Jerusalem's Western Wall closed on April 1, the eve of Passover. It did, but he kept posting—and started blocking critics.

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