Joining his appeal for peace with the Pope’s, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, calls on ...

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the first-ever cardinal from Jerusalem, has emerged as a potential contender for the papacy following Pope Francis's death.

While the church will not be involved in political discussions, it "can't be silent" and needs to speak out and advocate for ...

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, cuts an unmistakable figure in the dark corridors of the ancient, stone patriarchate in this troubled corner of the world. He moves ...

May 5, 2025 In the days after Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, offered himself up as a hostage in exchange for the freedom ...

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, cuts an unmistakable figure in the dark corridors of the ancient, stone patriarchate in this troubled corner of the world.

The importance of continuity and diversity, as well as the issues of war and peace, were a main topic of conversation for the ...

Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, who has lived in city for decades, strives to maintain good relations with both Israelis and Palestinians but is realistic about challenges ...

The late Pope Francis renewed his prayers for “an immediate cessation of the current conflict” in the Holy Land in a message ...

Vatican City is at a critical juncture. With the death of Pope Francis, the focus has turned to the question of succession. A number of names have emerged as potential heirs to the papacy, though not ...

When Pierbattista Pizzaballa was created cardinal ... Cardinal Charles Maung Bo in Myanmar and Pizzaballa in Jerusalem. The 65-year-old Ambongo, the archbishop of Kinshasa, would be a historic ...