Jerusalem: Patriarchs report on their visit to Gaza + video

Jul 22nd, 2025

Image: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Source: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

The Latin and Greek Orthodox Patriarchates of Jerusalem held a joint press conference on Tuesday, reporting on the historic pastoral visit to Gaza of His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III, The Patriarch of Jerusalem.

Together, they carried a message of consolation and hope to a grieving people, and a cry of conscience to a silent world.

The conference opened with a video prepared by the Latin Patriarchate's Media Office, featuring recent scenes from Gaza that illustrated the severe humanitarian suffering and the vast destruction left by the war. Special focus was given to the Holy Family Latin Parish, which has become a refuge for dozens of displaced families - Christians and Muslims alike.

Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD0UGzM1w60&t=4s

Statement from Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52875

Statement from Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, His Beatitude Theophilos III: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52874

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