The Hear
Flag of italy
29.03.2026

The Day Cardinal Pizzaballa Was Barred from the Holy Sepulchre

THE
The Hear Logo
HEAR

This page is an archive of main headlines from Italy for 29.03.2026.

It displays 168 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.03.2026The Day Cardinal Pizzaballa Was Barred from the Holy Sepulchre

Morning coverage focused on escalating US-Iran military tensions, with multiple outlets reporting a US-Israel raid near the Strait of Hormuz, a damaged US surveillance aircraft in Arabia, and Washington Post reports of Pentagon preparations for extended ground operations in Iran. Midday reporting shifted decisively to Israel preventing Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass, with sources describing it as an unprecedented incident. Italian officials including Prime Minister Meloni and Foreign Minister Tajani condemned the action, with Tajani summoning the Israeli ambassador. Evening coverage continued on the diplomatic incident, adding Netanyahu's apology and announcement of a plan to allow church leaders access, while some outlets reported Pakistani mediation for Iran-US talks and Iranian threats against a US aircraft carrier.

29.03.2026
00:29
00:57
01:16
01:45
05:30
06:18
06:32
06:38
07:13
07:16

07:17Tehran Explosions and Rome's March

Italian media report on escalating Middle East tensions, with multiple sources detailing explosions in Tehran, Houthi missile attacks on Israel, and the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist (Adnkronos, Sky TG24, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Stampa, HuffPost Italia). Concurrent coverage continues on the large No Kings anti-war demonstration in Rome, with police explaining the Schengen check on EU parliamentarian Ilaria Salis (ANSA, Il Fatto Quotidiano, Il Giornale, Il Manifesto).
07:35
07:50
08:24
08:31
08:31

08:34The Pentagon Prepares the Ground

Italian media report on escalating US-Iran military tensions, with multiple sources detailing a US-Israel raid near the Strait of Hormuz, a damaged US surveillance aircraft in Arabia, and Washington Post reports of Pentagon preparations for extended ground operations in Iran (Sky TG24, La Stampa, ANSA). Coverage continues on the Japanese Grand Prix and the investigation into EU parliamentarian Ilaria Salis in Germany (Adnkronos, Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, Libero Quotidiano).
08:56
09:05
09:05
09:26
09:53

10:54Hormuz Raid and Tehran Bombs

Italian media report on escalating US-Iran military tensions, with multiple sources detailing a US-Israel raid near the Strait of Hormuz, a damaged US surveillance aircraft in Arabia, and Pentagon preparations for extended ground operations in Iran (Sky TG24, Il Sole 24 Ore, La Stampa). Concurrent coverage continues on Kimi Antonelli's Formula 1 victory in Japan and his lead in the championship (Adnkronos, Corriere della Sera, La Repubblica, ANSA).
11:00
11:07
11:15
11:53
12:01
12:09
12:16
12:38
12:46
12:53

13:08Cardinal Barred at the Tomb

Italian media report on Israel preventing Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass, with multiple sources describing it as an unprecedented incident and quoting Foreign Minister Tajani calling it unacceptable (Adnkronos, Corriere della Sera, Sky TG24, Il Fatto Quotidiano, Il Sole 24 Ore). Coverage continues on US-Iran military tensions with reports of a damaged US surveillance aircraft in Arabia and preparations for ground operations (La Stampa, Il Sole 24 Ore).
13:17
13:21
La nota del Patriarcato Latino: «Questo incidente costituisce un grave precedente e ignora la sensibilità di miliardi di persone in tutto il mondo che, durante questa settimana, guardano a Gerusalemme». Pizzaballa era insieme al custode di Terra Santa, padre Francesco Ielpo. Papa Leone XIV: «Vicini ai fedeli del Medio Oriente a cui è impedito di vivere i riti di Pasqua»
13:21
13:27
13:27
13:32
15:02
15:06
Stamattina la commemorazione (che era stata vietata) a Roma per Sara e Sandrone, morti nell'esplosione di un ordigno al Parco degli Acquedotti. La protesta anarchica sul web: "Il quartiere è militarizzato. È stata un'identificazione di massa". Il Carroccio annuncia un'iniziativa legislativa per la messa al bando
15:06
15:55
15:59

16:02The Cardinal Barred at the Tomb

Italian media report on Israel preventing Cardinal Pizzaballa from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass, with multiple sources describing it as an unprecedented incident and quoting Prime Minister Meloni calling it an offense to believers and Foreign Minister Tajani summoning the Israeli ambassador (Adnkronos, Corriere della Sera, Sky TG24, Libero Quotidiano, ANSA, Il Fatto Quotidiano, Il Sole 24 Ore). Coverage continues on US-Iran military tensions with reports of a damaged US surveillance aircraft in Arabia (La Stampa).
16:14
16:29
16:33
16:33
17:05
17:05
17:13
Nella domenica delle Palme, il cardinale e il custode di Terra Santa, padre Francesco Ielpo, sono stati bloccati mentre andavano verso la Basilica. Irritazione del Patriarcato: «Decisione viziata da condsiderazioni improprie». La Polizia: ragioni di sicurezza. Poi le scuse del presidente israeliano e il «piano» di Netanyahu: «Consentiremo l'accesso ai capi delle Chiese»
17:13
17:13
17:13
17:16
Nella domenica delle Palme, il cardinale e il custode di Terra Santa, padre Francesco Ielpo, sono stati bloccati mentre andavano verso la Basilica. Irritazione del Patriarcato: «Decisione viziata da condsiderazioni improprie». La Polizia: ragioni di sicurezza. Poi le scuse del presidente israeliano e il «piano» di Netanyahu: «Consentiremo l'accesso ai capi delle Chiese»
17:16
17:31

17:36The Cardinal Barred at the Tomb

Italian media focus on Israel's blocking of Cardinal Pizzaballa from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, with multiple outlets reporting the incident as a diplomatic offense and detailing reactions from Italian officials including Prime Minister Meloni and Foreign Minister Tajani (Adnkronos, Corriere della Sera, Sky TG24, ANSA, Il Sole 24 Ore). Coverage continues on political developments within Forza Italia regarding its liberal identity (HuffPost Italia).
18:16
Va in Aula il decreto Bollette ma è già allo studio un nuovo intervento. Mercoledì Confindustria convocata da Urso per ricucire lo strappo sul taglio degli incentivi. Mentre parte la corsa della legge elettorale, "qualcuno ragiona sulle elezioni anticipate", dicono in FdI, ma l'ipotesi viene considerata poco credibile
18:16
18:27
Nella domenica delle Palme, il cardinale e il custode di Terra Santa, padre Francesco Ielpo, sono stati bloccati mentre andavano verso la Basilica. Irritazione del Patriarcato: «Decisione viziata da condsiderazioni improprie». La Polizia: ragioni di sicurezza. Poi le scuse del presidente israeliano e il «piano» di Netanyahu: «Consentiremo l'accesso ai capi delle Chiese»
18:27
18:41
19:42
La polizia israeliana impedisce al Patriarca Pizzaballa e al Custode Ielpo di entrare al Santo Sepolcro per i riti della Domenica delle Palme: “Motivi di sicurezza”. Italia e Francia protestano, intervengono Herzog e Netanyahu per ricucire. Conversazione con Massimo Faggioli (Villanova University) sulla mutazione in atto dello Stato di Israele e sulle conseguenze per lo status quo di Gerusalemme: “Negli ultimi anni la comunità cristiana è sempre più sotto pressione”
19:42

20:29The Cardinal's Blocked Path

Italian media continue reporting on Israel's blocking of Cardinal Pizzaballa from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, with multiple outlets detailing the incident as a diplomatic offense and reactions from Italian officials including Prime Minister Meloni and Foreign Minister Tajani (Adnkronos, Corriere della Sera, Sky TG24, ANSA, Il Sole 24 Ore, HuffPost Italia). New coverage adds Netanyahu's apology and plan to allow church leaders access, while some outlets report on Pakistan hosting Iran-US talks and Iranian threats against a US aircraft carrier (La Repubblica).
22:43
22:47
22:59

23:01The Cardinal's Locked Gate

Italian media continue reporting on Israel blocking Cardinal Pizzaballa from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, with new coverage detailing Netanyahu's apology and plan to allow access, while reactions from Italian officials including Prime Minister Meloni persist (Corriere della Sera, Sky TG24, Il Sole 24 Ore, HuffPost Italia, ANSA). Some outlets report on the Miami ATP tennis final featuring Jannik Sinner (Adnkronos, La Repubblica, ANSA).
23:04
23:11
23:29
23:37
23:53
23:59