JERUSALEM — The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem will have full access to a holy site in the coming days, officials announced, after previous safety concerns were comprehensively addressed by making an announcement that the safety concerns no longer apply.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa had been asked not to enter the church out of concern for his safety, a spokesperson explained, though the specific nature of the danger was not detailed. The situation has since been resolved through what officials described as "a careful reassessment of the security situation, culminating in a public statement."

"We take the safety of all religious leaders extremely seriously," said a government official, speaking on condition of anonymity. "After thorough evaluation, we determined that the Cardinal can now safely access the site, which is why we are announcing that he can access it."

The Cardinal, who oversees Catholic communities in the region and holds ecclesiastical authority over several holy sites, expressed gratitude for the clarification. He declined to comment on whether any physical security measures had changed between the period when entry was unsafe and the period when it became safe.

A diplomatic source familiar with the matter confirmed that the resolution followed "intensive discussions about optics and messaging," adding that both parties were satisfied with the outcome. "The important thing is that everyone can move forward," the source said, noting that moving forward would involve the Cardinal being permitted to enter a building he has entered regularly for years.

At press time, officials were considering whether to grant full access to other religious leaders currently enjoying partial access, pending completion of a review process expected to conclude with an announcement about access.