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Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre to reopen Sunday

May 23, 2020 - 10:00 PM

'Starting on Sunday 24th this most Holy Place will be accessible again to the faithful for visits and prayers,' says a statement by leaders of the 3 denominations that share the site

Christian worshippers pray inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after it reopened on February 28, 2018, following a three-day closure to protest against Israeli tax measures and a proposed law. Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, seen by many as the holiest site in Christianity, reopened on February 28 after a three-day closure to protest against Israeli tax measures and a proposed law. / AFP PHOTO / THOMAS COEX

Why a visit to Jerusalem is a must for Catholics

Mar 27, 2018 - 11:53 AM

From the spot Jesus was born to the site of his crucifixion, here are 6 must-see places for Catholics

HOLY SITE. Jerusalem is considered a holy site by Jews, Christians and Muslims. Photo by Rappler/Natashya Gutierrez

Church at Jesus's traditional burial site reopens after protest

Feb 28, 2018 - 12:57 PM

Christian leaders decide to reopen the church after Israel suspends tax measures they strongly oppose

REOPENED. Christian worshippers pray inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after it reopened on February 28, 2018, following a 3-day closure to protest against Israeli tax measures and a proposed law. Thomas Coex/AFP

Jerusalem holy site stays shut in Christian protest

Feb 27, 2018 - 4:54 PM

Church officials say the Church of the Holy Sepulchre will be closed until further notice as they seek to pressure Israeli authorities to reverse their tax measures

CHURCH OF THE HOLY SEPULCHRE. Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III delivers a statement to the press as he stands next to the Custodian of the Holy Land Fr. Francesco Patton and Armenian Bishop Siwan (L), on February 25, 2018 as they stand outside the closed doors of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City. Photo by Gali Tibbon/AFP

Christian leaders close church at Jesus's burial site in tax dispute

Feb 25, 2018 - 6:42 PM

(2nd UPDATE) Christian leaders are angered over attempts by Israeli authorities in Jerusalem to enforce tax collection on church property they consider commercial, saying exemptions only apply to places of worship or religious teaching

HOLY SITE. Christian worshippers pray at the Saint Helena chapel inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during a procession in the Old City of Jerusalem, on February 15, 2018. Photo by Thomas Coex/AFP

Newly restored shrine at Jesus' tomb unveiled

Mar 22, 2017 - 5:47 PM

Religious leaders open the ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre built at the site where Christians believe Jesus was crucified and buried

UNVEILING. A picture taken on March 21, 2017 at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem shows the renovated Edicule of the Tomb of Jesus (where his body is believed to have been laid). Photo by Thomas Coex/AFP