Cardinal Pizzaballa receives award from Macron, urges support for Holy Land Christians

At an event at the Élysée Palace in Paris on June 9, 2026, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, was honored by French President Emmanuel Macron for his dedication to justice, peace, and interreligious dialogue.

At an event with the French president where he was honored, the patriarch said ongoing instability is increasing the vulnerability of local communities in the Holy Land.

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