Pierbattista Pizzaballa
Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem (2016–2020) | |
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Motto | Sufficit tibi gratia mea ('My grace is sufficient for you') |
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Spoken style | Your Eminence | |
Informal style | Cardinal |
Pierbattista Pizzaballa
Biography
Pierbattista Pizzaballa was born in
He obtained his diploma in classical studies at the Archiepiscopal Seminary of Ferrara.[4] He studied in Biblical Theology at the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum in Jerusalem in 1993 and then taught biblical Hebrew at the Franciscan Faculty of Biblical Science and Archeology in Jerusalem.[3]
Besides his native Italian, Pizzaballa speaks Hebrew and English.[4][5]
Presbyterate
After completing his postgraduate studies, Pizzaballa taught Biblical Hebrew at the Franciscan Faculty of Biblical and archaeological sciences in Jerusalem, was responsible for the publication of the Roman Missal in Hebrew in 1995, and translated liturgical texts in Hebrew.[4]
He joined the Franciscans working at the Custody of the Holy Land in July 1999 and was responsible for the pastoral care of Hebrew-speaking Catholics. On 9 May 2001, he was appointed Superior of the Convent of Saints Simeon and Anna in Jerusalem.[3] From 2005 to 2008 he served as Patriarchal Vicar.[3]
He was Custos of the Holy Land, that is, head of the Franciscan priory known as the Custody of the Holy Land, from May 2004 to April 2016, having been elected to a six-year term in May 2004, re-elected to a three-year term in March 2010, and reconfirmed for another three-year term in 2013.[3]
In 2008 he was appointed a Consultor in the commission for relations with
In June 2014 Pope Francis entrusted Pizzaballa with organizing the peace prayer in the Vatican gardens, which brought together Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.[5]
Episcopate
On 24 June 2016,
In 2016, Pizzaballa joined the
On 24 October 2020, Pizzaballa was appointed
Views and opinions
Pizzaballa is critical of Israel's construction of a barrier between the West Bank and Jerusalem.
Pizzaballa has advocated for an end to the 2023 Israel–Hamas War and the Israeli occupation of Palestine.[17] Pizzaballa was a signatory to the "Statement on the Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza" which condemned attacks on civilians, called for de-escalation and called for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. His statement was criticized by Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen.[18]
On his visit to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve 2023, Pizzaballa donned a Palestinian keffiyeh and expressed a desire for peace in the region.[19] He cosigned the Christmas message released by the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Jerusalem advocating Christians to refrain from public celebration of the holiday in solidarity with those affected by the war.[20]
Honors and recognition
- Grand Prior and Knight of the Collar of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[21]
- Sovereign Military Order of Malta: Conventual Chaplain Grand Cross ad honorem[22]
- Grand Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy[23]
- Supreme Taxiarch of the Greek Orthodox Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre[24]
See also
References
- ^ "Patriarch Pizzaballa takes possession of See of Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem". Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. 6 November 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Patriarch Twal hands over powers to Apostolic Administrator Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa". en.abouna.org. Archived from the original on 10 August 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "Rinunce e nomine, 24.06.2016" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 24 June 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ a b c "The Very Rev. Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa OFM". Custody of the Holy Land. Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ a b c d Allen Jr., John L. (22 September 2016). "Pope's potential masterstroke takes charge in the Holy Land". Crux. Archived from the original on 6 March 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ "Rinunce e nomine, 26.04.2008" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 26 April 2008. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ Bernadelli, Giorgio (11 September 2016). "Pizzaballa: 'May Jerusalem's peace be everyone's'". La Stampa. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "The Grand Magisterium of the Order - Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem". www.vatican.va. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ "The Grand Magisterium's autumn meeting" (PDF). Newsletter of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. 44, Fall 2016: 12.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 31.05.2017" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "Pope appoints Archbishop Pizzaballa Patriarch of Jerusalem". Vatican News. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "The Catholic Church Of The Holy Land » Caritas Jerusalem". The Catholic Church of the Holy Land. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ "Le parole del Papa alla recita dell'Angelus, 09.07.2023" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "Assignation of Titles and Deaconries to the new Cardinals, 30.09.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
- ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Pullella, Philip (16 October 2023). "Jerusalem Catholic Patriarch offers to be exchanged for Gaza hostages". Reuters. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Pizzaballa in Bethlehem: May Christ be born anew in this land! - Vatican News". www.vaticannews.va. 25 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Pizzaballa, Pietro (25 December 2023). "Homily For The Midnight Mass - Christmas 2023". Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ "In times of darkness, faith is all you have, says Cardinal Pizzaballa". Detroit Catholic. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ "Il Gran Magistero dell'Ordine Equestre del Santo Sepolcro di Gerusalemme". www.vatican.va. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "The Order of Malta receives the Reverend Pizzaballa, Custos of the Holy Land". Order of Malta. 22 February 2013. Archived from the original on 16 August 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ "Le onorificenze della Repubblica Italiana". Segretariato generale della Presidenza della Repubblica. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
- ^ "HIS BEATITUDE THE PATRIARCH OF JERUSALEM DECORATES THE FRANCISCAN CUSTOS OF THE HOLY LAND". Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. 30 May 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
External links
- Pizzaballa Card. Pierbattista, O.F.M.. Holy See Press Office. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023