The main Catholic leader in Jerusalem is the Pierbattista Pizzaballa.
He is:
- The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem (head of the Latin Catholic Church in the Holy Land)
- An Italian Franciscan
- Elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis in 2023
He leads the Catholic Church’s pastoral care across Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Cyprus, and is especially known for working closely with both Christians and other communities in the region, often focusing on peace and dialogue in a very sensitive area.
- Originally from Italy
- Fluent in more than 5 language
- Widely seen as a possible future pope
- Deeply devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Loved and respected by Christians in the Holy Land
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