On Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, His Beatitude Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, met with assembly members for Caritas Europe, who will be staying at the Abraham’s House in Jerusalem for five days to discuss the agenda of Caritas Europe and to get acquainted with Caritas Jerusalem.

The meeting included an introductory session, during which Mr. Anton Asfar, Secretary General of Caritas Jerusalem, presented an overview about Caritas Jerusalem, followed by a discussion about Carita’s Europe current state and future.

Then, Mgr Pizzaballa presided over the Mass in the Dominican sister’s chapel, who serve at the Abraham’s House.

 In his homily, His Beatitude emphasized on the importance of Caritas mission in a suffering world faced with division and complex conflicts, which acts as a bridge for crossing over and meeting the mercy and love of God.

By: LPJ Media Office