Patriarch Pizzaballa presents forum on Jerusalem's universal vocation

In brief

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa presented the Permanent Forum "Within your gates: the forum for the universal vocation of Jerusalem" to highlight the Holy Land's role for all people.

Pizzaballa noted many obstacles that hinder reconciliation efforts between Israelis and Palestinians. He stated that while the forum will not change the world, the goal is to maintain a presence that is discreet, clear, and disruptive if necessary. He added that a different narrative must be built to achieve peace.