Pierbattista Pizzaballa

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1. When was Pierbattista Pizzaballa born?April 21, 1965
2. Where was Pierbattista Pizzaballa born?Italy
3. What is Pierbattista Pizzaballa known for?PhD from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, specializing in Biblical Hebrew and Judaism
4. What is the jurisdiction?Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem covers Israel, Palestinian territories, Jordan, and Cyprus
5. What is Pierbattista Pizzaballa's job in Jerusalem?He is the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, the main Catholic leader for the area that includes Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, and Cyprus.
6. How did he become a priest and study languages?He joined the Franciscan Order, studied theology and classical languages, earned a PhD in Biblical Hebrew and Judaism, and became a priest.

Franciscan Order: A mendicant order of the Catholic Church founded by St. Francis of Assisi, emphasizing poverty, humility, and service to the poor and the Church.
Custody of the Holy Land: A specific administrative division of the Franciscan Order responsible for the care and maintenance of Catholic holy sites in the Holy Land.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem: The titular head of the Roman Catholic Church in Jerusalem and the surrounding territories, holding significant ecclesiastical authority.
Papabile: A term used to describe a cardinal who is considered a likely candidate to be elected Pope during a papal conclave.