The Middle East Council of Churches Congratulates His Beatitude Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa on His Elevation to the Rank of Cardinal at the Catholic Church
On the occasion of the elevation of His Beatitude Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, to the rank of Cardinal at the Catholic Church, as announced by His Holiness Pope Francis, the Middle East Council of Churches, on behalf of its Presidents, Executive Committee, and General Secretariat, extends its sincere and heartfelt congratulations to His Beatitude, wishing him continued giving at the head of the Latin Church, which is an active MECC Member.
The Middle East Council of Churches also raises its Prayers to the Lord Jesus Christ on the intention of His Beatitude Patriarch Pizzaballa, asking God to support him with good health in the service of Christians in the Middle East.
