His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem
together with the bishops and clergy of the Latin Patriarchate,
extends warm and heartfelt congratulations to
Fr. Francesco Ielpò, OFM
on his appointment as the new Custos of the Holy Land.
We thank the Lord for this significant moment and entrust Fr. Francesco’s mission to the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Spirit.
May his leadership be marked by faithfulness, humility, and pastoral wisdom in serving the Church, pilgrims, and faithful of the Holy Land.
At the same time, we raise our deepest thanks to
Fr. Francesco Patton, OFM
whose years of faithful service as Custos have been a true witness of dedication, discernment, and love for the Holy Land. May the Lord, who sees all things, reward him abundantly and continue to bless his journey with peace, joy, and renewed strength.
