Dubai Closes Catholic Churches for Holy Week Amid Security Alerts
Dubai’s Catholic churches suspended all masses and parish activities from Friday, April 3, 2026. This decision follows official safety directives amid heightened regional tensions. Holy Week services, including Good Friday and Easter observances, are affected. Major churches like St. Mary’s in Oud Metha and St. Francis of Assisi in Jebel Ali remain closed. St. Mary’s moved its 3pm and 6pm Good Friday masses online. St. Francis of Assisi cancelled all services without livestream options. Authorities linked the suspension to recent missile and drone threats. Air defence systems intercepted multiple attacks, prompting stricter measures to limit large gatherings. No timeline exists yet for resuming in-person worship. I find it hypocritical that some people denounced Israel’s ban on worshippers yet stay silent now. When those restrictions sparked outrage, voices accused Israel of racism. I wonder what excuses they’ll offer this time. It’s sad to see anyone blindly fall for extremist and liberal propaganda.
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