Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 15, 2025 / 06:00 am

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Israel denies entry to Italian priest over criticism of war in Gaza

An Italian Catholic priest who has accused Israel of genocide and criticized its ongoing war in Gaza was recently denied entry into the country and sent on a return flight to Greece, according to reports .

Father Nandino Capovilla, founder of the “Bridges, Not Walls” Campaign for Palestine of Pax Christi Italy, was planning to take part in a “pilgrimage of justice” organized by the group but was stopped at Ben Gurion Airport on Aug. 11 and told he would not be permitted to enter the country.

Capovilla, who regularly posts on Facebook about Gaza, wrote a post after his release

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