Israeli Military Attempts To Halt Catholic Marian Festival In West Bank, Until Cardinal Intervenes
The Israeli military attempted to halt a Catholic Marian festival in the West Bank village of Taybeh. After intervention from Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the festival was allowed to proceed. Concerns were raised about the increasing pressure on the Christian community in the area.
- ▪Israeli military officials tried to stop a Catholic festival honoring the Virgin Mary in Taybeh.
- ▪The Vulnerable People Project documented the military's intervention as part of their campaign for West Bank Christians.
- ▪Cardinal Pizzaballa intervened and secured permission for the festival to continue.
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World Israeli Military Attempts To Halt Catholic Marian Festival In West Bank, Until Cardinal Intervenes (Photo credit ALESSANDRO BIANCHI/AFP via Getty Images) Derek VanBuskirk Reporter May 29, 2026 10:38 AM ET May 29, 2026 10:38 AM ET Derek VanBuskirk Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Israeli military officials allegedly attempted to halt a Catholic Marian festival in honor of the Virgin Mary in a Christian village located in the West Bank on Friday,…
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