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Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa

  • AGE: 60
  • Country: Italy Flag of Italy
  • YEAR ORDAINED CARDINAL: 2023

Cardinal Pizzaballa has been the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem since 2020, overseeing the Latin Church's presence in the Holy Land. A member of the Franciscan Order, he has extensive experience in interreligious dialogue and pastoral care in a complex geopolitical context. His leadership focuses on fostering peace and understanding among diverse communities.​

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