# Cardinal Pizzaballa's humanitarian efforts for Gaza > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cardinal-pizzaballas-humanitarian-efforts-for-gaza > Updated: 2026-09-23T10:24:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has engaged in various religious and humanitarian activities in Italy while addressing the crisis in the Holy Land. In late August, during a ceremony in Pavia, the Cardinal commented on the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. He noted that despite a partial ceasefire, the situation remains difficult and reconstruction has not yet occurred. He argued that peace cannot be achieved through military dominance, stating, “no victory of one over the other can give us peace.” By late September, the Cardinal’s focus shifted toward humanitarian aid in Spoleto. He visited a local prison to collect charity funds intended for children in Gaza, which were raised through the sale of artisanal goods made by inmates. During this visit, he emphasized the need to maintain a “flame of trust” amidst the intense pain and resentment currently present in the Holy Land. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Spoleto prison to collect Gaza charity funds Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Spoleto prison to collect funds raised by inmates through artisanal crafts to support children in Gaza. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cardinal-pizzaballa-visits-spoleto-prison-to-collect-gaza-charity-funds ### 2026-08-28: Cardinal Pizzaballa presides over Saint Augustine festivities in Pavia Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa presided over the feast of Saint Augustine in Pavia, using the occasion to call for peace and empathy amidst the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and the West Bank. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cardinal-pizzaballa-presides-over-saint-augustine-festivities-in-pavia --- Cite as: Cardinal Pizzaballa's humanitarian efforts for Gaza. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cardinal-pizzaballas-humanitarian-efforts-for-gaza