In Jerusalem, a somber Easter. Usually, it would be teeming with Christian faithful and pilgrims from around the world, visiting during Holy Week. But this year, Israeli authorities have tight war ...

A locked door and empty stairs leading to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City, closed to visitors amid heightened security during the war with Iran, Friday, March 27, 2026.

At a historic church in Jerusalem, the shadow of war looms over yet another Easter NPR Published April 5, 2026 at 7:36 AM CDT Listen • 5:01 ...

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre has endured many wars at Easter. This year, as it faces another one, pilgrims have stayed away. KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit ...