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Archbishop Pizzaballa’s First Solemn Entry & Pontifical Mass

It was announced on Saturday, October 24th that His Holiness, Pope Francis, appointed Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, O.F.M, as the Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem. His Beatitude spent the last four years in service as the Apostolic Administer and has lived and served in the Holy Land for over 30 years.

On December 4, 2020, he will make Solemn Entry into the Cathedral of the Holy Sepulchre for the first time in this new role. On December 5, 2020, he will celebrate his first Pontifical Mass in this Most Holy Place. Both events will be live-streamed on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Latin.patriarchate.of.jerusalem

Learn more about Archbishop Pizzaballa and his experiences with 206 Tours Pilgrims, here.

Thank you Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, O.F.M for your service, constant leadership, championing of the Holy Land, and consistent friendship! We continue to pray for you and wish you the best in this newest appointment to Latin Patriarch – congratulations! God Bless!