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 ...

Italian Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, a skilled diplomat from humble origins, is the Catholic Church's highest-ranking official in Jerusalem, where he walks a fine line between opposing factions ...

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.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is a Vatican outsider, but his experience in a region sacred to three major religions may give him an edge. By Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Isabel Kershner Matthew Mpoke ...

When Pierbattista Pizzaballa was created cardinal by Pope Francis in September 2023, his jurisdiction — the Holy Land — was in the midst of profound political convulsions. Israeli society was ...

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 ...

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

An expert tells PEOPLE that Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was quite close to Pope Francis and is seen as being an "extremely skilled" diplomat maria grazia ...

Amidst speculation about the next Pope, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa of Jerusalem has become a compelling figure. X / Geverel @gever1el Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the world's first ...

The Franciscan Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, who has served as the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem since 2020, has emerged as one of the top candidates to succeed the late Pope Francis. The conclave ...