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Latin patriarch of Jerusalem visits local Arab Catholic community

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, celebrated a special Mass with the Our Lady of the Holy Land Arab Catholic Community at Our Lady of the Ridge Church on Jan. 27, 2024. Archdiocesan bishops, clergy and the Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulchre celebrated with Cardinal Pizzaballa, who was making a pastoral visit to the Arab Catholic community during this week. He serves as Pope Francis' representative in the Holy Land. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, celebrated a special Mass with the Our Lady of the Holy Land Arab Catholic Community at Our Lady of the Ridge Church on Jan. 27, 2024. Archdiocesan bishops, clergy and the Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulchre celebrated with Cardinal Pizzaballa, who was making a pastoral visit to the Arab Catholic community during this week. He serves as Pope Francis' representative in the Holy Land. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, answers questions from media during a press conference before Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the choir sing during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Adnan Bader incenses the Gospel. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners listen to the homily. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Pizzaballa gives the homily during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Women bring up the gifts. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Pizzaballa incenses the altar. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Pizzaballa joins priests in the Eucharistic Prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Knights of the Holy Sepulchre pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Wissam Mansour of Jordan and Cardinal Pizzaballa share the sign of peace. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Bernard Poggi of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem blesses a boy during Communion. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Mike Bader, president of the founding committee of the Arab Catholic Community of Our Lady of the Holy Land, and his wife smile as they prepare to greet the cardinal at the end of Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners stand for the final blessing. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The cardinal greets parishioners following Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Pizzaballa blesses a religious item for a boy. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Pizzaballa shares a laugh with parishioners. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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