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More than 3,000 Christians from around the world flocked to East Jerusalem on Sunday to march in a traditional Palm Sunday procession amid Israel's war in Gaza, Adam Schrader reported for United Press International (UPI).
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, a Franciscan friar who serves as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem appointed by Pope Francis, directed a message to civilians suffering in Gaza in which he said that they "are not alone." I Photo: Custodia Terrae Sanctae
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian calendar, commemorating Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. Jesus, who would be crucified later in the week, was welcomed to the holy city with palm branches by Jews recognizing him as the Messiah as he rode in on a donkey.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, a Franciscan friar who serves as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem appointed by Pope Francis, directed a message to civilians suffering in Gaza in which he said that they "are not alone."
He added: "The whole of the Church of Jerusalem is together with you, embraces you and thanks you for your testimony of force and courage. Together with us, all the churches, all our brothers and sisters in the world pray for you and with you."
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