The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land have the honor of inviting representatives of the media to a joint press conference to be held by His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and The Most Reverend Fr. Francesco Ielpo, Custos of the Holy Land.
Date: Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Time: 15:00
Venue: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem
The press conference will address the forthcoming celebration of Easter in the Holy Land and the situation of the Holy Places in light of the present circumstances of closure.
Please note: Owing to restrictions related to the current war situation, attendance will necessarily be limited. Video and footage of the celebrations will be done by the Christian Media Center (CMC) and LPJ Media only. The CMC will distribute footage to those who register.
Media representatives are kindly requested to register in advance for the Press Conference with Mr. Farid Jubran at: paa@lpj.org