From the site of the Church of the Baptism of Jesus in Jordan, which has just been consecrated, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa share their great joy for this historic event which brought several thousand pilgrims to the Jordan. Deborah Castellano Lubov “We know that everything around us speaks of…
Vatican news On the eve of the dedication ceremony of the Church of the Baptism of Jesus, scheduled for tomorrow, the Latin Patriarch of the Holy Land expresses his hopes for this event. He describes the consecration as a “sign of continuity, life and growth for the Church throughout the Middle East,” particularly in this…
Vatican news The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, enters the Gaza Strip and presides at mass with the father’s parish community. Gabriel Romanelli. The Patriarch: “We are proud of you because you have remained what you are: Christians with Jesus.” On Tuesday, he will travel to Bethlehem for the celebration of Christmas mass…
Vatican news During a press conference with Aid to the Church in Need, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, underlined his impression “that in the weeks or months to come we will reach a compromise”. By Kielce Gussie Israeli strikes continued to ravage the Gaza Strip. At least 35 Palestinians were killed, including…
Vatican news The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem responds to Pope Francis’ recent letter to Catholics in the Middle East to express his deep gratitude for his closeness and affection for the region and reaffirms the Church’s firm commitment to peace and reconciliation despite the circumstances. By Lisa Zengarini Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem,…
Vatican news Ahead of the day of prayer and fasting for peace called by Pope Francis, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, shares his reflections with Vatican News on these 12 months of war, suffering, and fear in the Middle East, which began on that tragic day of October 7, 2023. By Roberto…
Vatican news The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has released a video clip presenting the various initiatives it has undertaken since October 7, with the support of the universal Church, to help the many Palestinian Christian families affected by the war in the Holy Land. By Lisa Zengarini As the war between Israel and Hamas continues…
Vatican news Ahead of the opening conference of the Rimini Meeting, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, speaks to Vatican News about the “small hopes” in the Holy Land that prevent us from resigning ourselves to violence. By Benedetta Capelli – Rimini “We cannot talk about peace at this time.” These words of Cardinal…
Vatican news The Cardinal Patriarch of Jerusalem reflects on the ongoing war in Gaza expressing his belief it shows the inevitability of the two-state solution: “There is no alternative to the two states but the continuation of war.” By Roberto Cetera “When we met in Gaza in November for a long conversation 30 days after…