Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa
In the first episode of Jerusalem TalksND’s second season, Avraham (Avrum) Burg is joined by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa to discuss his responsibilities as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and the challenges facing the Holy Land’s diverse Catholic communities. Then, they reflect on the Church’s transition in the region from political power to moral voice, emphasizing the importance of interfaith dialogue in the Holy Land. They also talk about the Church's mission to bring hope, compassion and guidance to a troubled region while navigating its political and religious complexities.
Experience the Episode
Presented by Notre Dame Jerusalem
Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00 pm
In the first episode of Jerusalem TalksND’s second season, Avraham (Avrum) Burg is joined by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa to discuss his responsibilities as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and the challenges facing the Holy Land’s diverse Catholic communities. Then, they reflect on the Church’s transition in the region from political power to moral voice, emphasizing the importance of interfaith dialogue in the Holy Land. They also talk about the Church’s mission to bring hope, compassion and guidance to a troubled region while navigating its political and religious complexities.
In season two, Jerusalem TalksND offers a captivating exploration of the intricate relationship between Catholicism and the Holy Land.
Through a diverse range of perspectives including theology, spirituality, history, Church life, institutional impact, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, postcolonialism, ecumenism, and interfaith dialogue, each episode delves deep into the rich tapestry of connections between Catholicism and the Holy Land.
The journey of exploration is led by a Jewish-Israeli host who works for the University of Notre Dame at its Jerusalem campus (Tantur). Avraham Burg conducts insightful interviews with fascinating individuals from various backgrounds, inviting them to reflect on the above themes and provide unique insights into the complex relationship between Catholicism and the Holy Land. The podcast aims to foster understanding and appreciation for the rich complexities of Earthly Jerusalem in the Catholic tradition. Join us on a journey of discovery as we delve into the spiritual, historical, and cultural significance of Jerusalem for Catholics around the world.
MoreMeet the Moderator: Avraham Burg
Thinker, writer and peace activist, Avraham (Avrum) Burg began his political career in the movement against the Lebanon War. He continued on to a long political career where he served in a variety of public positions including in the Knesset as a member of the Labor Party, Speaker of the Knesset, and Chairman of the Jewish Agency.
Mr. Burg is the author of several books including God is Back, The Holocaust is Over; We Must Rise from its Ashes, Avishag, and Very Near to You. He writes articles on current affairs that are published in major newspapers around the world. In addition to serving as an adjunct faculty member at The University of Notre Dame’s Jerusalem Global Gateway, he also teaches at NYU Abu Dhabi and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna.
Meet the Speaker: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa
Born in Cologno al Serio (Bergamo) in 1965, H.B. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa is the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. He received the Franciscan religious habit in 1984 in Ferrara and made his Solemn Profession in the Church of St. Anthony in Bologna in 1989. Shortly after his ordination as a priest, Cardinal Pizzaballa moved to Jerusalem, where he earned a Licentiate Degree in Biblical Theology at the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum. Cardinal Pizzaballa has held numerous responsibilities, including overseeing the publication of the Roman Missal in Hebrew and serving as Vicar General for Hebrew-speaking Catholics. He was Custos of the Holy Land from 2004 until 2016. In 2016, he was appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, a position he held until 2020 when he was confirmed as the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. In 2023, he was elevated to the rank of Cardinal by Pope Francis. His Beatitude is fluent in Italian, Modern Hebrew, and English.
Notre Dame Jerusalem: Our Voices 2024
Dear friends and partners,
Undoubtedly, this has been the most challenging year for our center and team, with the angst and despair on a regional level accompanied by operational and logistical difficulties for us on the ground. And yet, our team recognizes how blessed we are. We are grateful to the University, our division at Notre Dame Global, and all our partners who supported our efforts to further enhance and, at times, entirely redesign our offerings in a manner that was faithful to Notre Dame’s mission to be “the leading global Catholic research University, on par with but distinct from the world’s best private universities.”
Through these collaborations and partnerships, our educational programs attracted over 130 students and program participants, and our research and outreach initiatives attracted another 40 scholars and practitioners. These initiatives took place in Jerusalem, Rome, Kylemore, and South Bend, allowing us to work with partners from more than ten countries across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. They helped us co-create new and valuable content, including a comprehensive policy report, case studies, book chapters, language instruction books, and a new season in our podcast series.
I invite you to review this short report, which includes stories, pictures, videos, and testimonials. It will hopefully pique your interest in partnering with us as we continue to grow our ecosystem in Jerusalem and the MENA region at large with and on behalf of our colleagues at the University of Notre Dame.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a meaningful holiday season.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Daniel Schwake
Executive Director, Notre Dame Jerusalem