'I prayed it was AI': Catholic Church condemns IDF soldier's destruction of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Ynetnews·Apr 20

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A photo has surfaced of an IDF soldier destroying a Jesus statue in Lebanon, which the IDF has confirmed as genuine. The Catholic Church has condemned the incident, while the IDF has vowed to take action. Meanwhile, tensions between Israeli authorities and Catholic leaders have also been reported in Jerusalem, where police prevented Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at a church.

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