Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, is among the candidates to replace Pope Francis at the upcoming conclave. Pizzaballa, who has lived in Israel for over three decades and is a fluent Hebrew speaker, was appointed as the head of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem in 2020. He has been praised for his understanding of the region and his dedication to the Christian community. However, there is no speculation on his chances, as the focus is on praying for a pope who is best for the church.
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