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Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa peace advocacy

Overview

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has been recognized for his advocacy regarding peace in the Holy Land. In August 2026, he received the “Don Tonino Bello” Award in Alessano, Italy, for his commitment to peace and testimony in the region.

Following this recognition, Pizzaballa addressed the Rimini Meeting to discuss the challenges of post-war reconstruction in the Middle East. He highlighted that the loss of a sense of the ‘common good’ poses a significant threat to the region's future, noting that political life often prioritizes partisan interests over collective well-being. While acknowledging the weakness of institutions to build bridges, he expressed hope by citing individuals within both Israeli and Palestinian societies who continue to work toward engagement and responsibility.

Entities

Pierbattista Pizzaballa · Don Tonino Bello · Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem · Antonio Decaro · Alessano

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Pierbattista Pizzaballa addresses Holy Land challenges at Rimini Meeting

    Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa addressed the Rimini Meeting, warning of the loss of the ‘common good’ in the Middle East and calling for community responsibility to move beyond the logic of victimhood.

  2. 30 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa honored at Don Tonino Bello Award

    Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa received the third “Don Tonino Bello” Award in Alessano, Italy, for his work in Jerusalem, amid reflections on global peace led by Puglia President Antonio Decaro.

Sources

agensir.it · difesapopolo.it