Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is the title possessed by the Latin Rite Catholic Archbishop of Jerusalem . The Archdiocese of Jerusalem has jurisdiction for all Latin Rite Catholics in Israel , Palestine , Jordan and Cyprus . In Jerusalem, the Catholic community is the largest Christian community, with some 4,500 people out of an estimated Christian population of about 11,000. The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem also holds the office of Grand Prior of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre . In the Catholic Church, the title Patriarch is customarily reserved to the highest ranking bishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches . The Patriarch of Jerusalem is one of four bishops of the Latin Rite to be called a patriarch, the others being the Patriarchs of Venice , Lisbon and the East Indies (Goa, India). These 'minor patriarchs' are bishops whose see has as a permanent privilege the honorific title of patriarch. The honorary patriarchal titles Latin Patriarch of Constantinople , Alexandria and Antioch were abolished in 1964. The title of Patriarch of Jerusalem is also used by the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem . Jerusalem Post, May 8, 2009 - Depths of despair

Entry of the Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem (from James Tissot ) The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem ( ) is the title possessed by the Latin Church Catholic Archbishop of Jerusalem . The Archdiocese of Jerusalem has jurisdiction for all Latin Church Catholics in Israel , the Palestinian Territories , Jordan and Cyprus . In Jerusalem, the Catholic community is the largest Christian community, with some 4,500 people out of an estimated Christian population of about 11,000. The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem also holds the office of Grand Prior of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre . In the Catholic Church, the title Patriarch is customarily reserved to the highest ranking bishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches . The Patriarch of Jerusalem is one of four bishops of the Latin Church to be called a patriarch, the others being the Patriarchs of Venice , Lisbon and the East Indies (Goa, India). These 'minor patriarchs' are bishops whose see has as a permanent privilege the honorific title of patriarch. The honorary patriarchal titles Latin Patriarch of Constantinople , Alexandria and Antioch were abolished in 1964. The title of Patriarch of Jerusalem is also used by the Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem and the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem . Jerusalem Post, May 8, 2009 - Depths of despair

Entry of the Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem (from James Tissot ) The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem ( ) is the Catholic episcopal see of Jerusalem , officially seated in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre . It was originally established in 1099 with the Kingdom of Jerusalem encompassing the newly territories in the Holy Land conquered by the First Crusade . From 1374-1847 it was a titular see , with the Patriarchs of Jerusalem being based at the Basilica di San Lorenzo fuori le Mura in Rome . A resident Latin Patriarch was re-established in 1847 by Pius IX . The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is now the archbishop of Latin Church Catholics of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jerusalem with jurisdiction for all Latin Catholics in Israel , the Palestinian territories , Jordan and Cyprus . The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem also holds the office of Grand Prior of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre . Since 24 June 2016, the office of Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is vacant (sede vacante), and the Patriarchate is managed by Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa as apostolic administrator . It is exempt , being directly subject to the Holy See (and exceptionally its Roman Congregation for the Oriental Churches , which normally handles Eastern Catholics ). It is not an ecclesiastical province , and has no metropolitan functions. The title of Patriarch in the Latin Church is retained by only four archbishops (since Benedict XVI relinquished the papal title of " Patriarch of the West " in 2006): the Latin Patriarchs of Jerusalem, of Venice , of Lisbon and of the East Indies . Until 1964, there had also been the honorary patriarchal titles of Constantinople , Alexandria and Antioch ; still others were abolished earlier. The title of "Patriarch of Jerusalem" is also used by the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem , the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem , as well as, titularly (along Alexandria), by the Melkite Patriarch .

Catholic episcopal see This article is about the Patriarch of Jerusalem in the Latin Catholic Church . Entry of the Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem (from James Tissot ) The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem ( ) is the Latin Catholic ecclesiastical patriarchate in Jerusalem , officially seated in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre . It was originally established in 1099, with the Kingdom of Jerusalem encompassing the territories in the Holy Land newly conquered by the First Crusade . From 1374 to 1847 it was a titular see , with the patriarchs of Jerusalem being based at the Basilica di San Lorenzo fuori le Mura in Rome . Pope Pius IX re-established a resident Latin patriarch in 1847. The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem is now the archbishop of Latin Church Catholics of the Archdiocese of Jerusalem with jurisdiction for all Latin Catholics in Israel , Palestine , Jordan and Cyprus . The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem also holds the office of grand prior of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre . The office of Latin patriarch of Jerusalem became vacant on 24 June 2016, and the patriarchate was managed by Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa as apostolic administrator . Pizzaballa was appointed Latin patriarch on 24 October 2020. He took possession of the see on 6 November 2020. It is exempt , being directly subject to the Holy See (and exceptionally its Roman Congregation for the Oriental Churches , which normally handles Eastern Catholics ). It is not within an ecclesiastical province , and has no metropolitan functions. The title of patriarch in the Latin Church is retained by only four archbishops (since Benedict XVI relinquished the papal title of " Patriarch of the West " in 2006): the Latin patriarchs of Jerusalem, of Venice , of Lisbon and of the East Indies . Until 1964, there had also been the honorary patriarchal titles of Constantinople , Alexandria and Antioch ; still others were abolished earlier. Outside the Catholic Church, the title of "Patriarch of Jerusalem" is also used by the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem , the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem , as well as, titularly (along with Alexandria), by the Melkite Patriarch . Pope appoints Archbishop Pizzaballa Patriarch of Jerusalem .

Catholic episcopal see Entry of the Latin Patriarch in Jerusalem (from James Tissot ) The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem ( Latin : Patriarchatus Latinus Hierosolymitanus ) is the Latin Catholic ecclesiastical patriarchate in Jerusalem , officially seated in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre . The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem is the archbishop of Latin Church Catholics of the Archdiocese of Jerusalem with jurisdiction for all Latin Catholics in Israel , Palestine , Jordan and Cyprus ; he also holds the office of grand prior of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre . It is exempt , being directly subject to the Holy See (and exceptionally its Dicastery for the Eastern Churches , which normally handles Eastern Catholics ). It is not within an ecclesiastical province , and has no metropolitan functions. The Patriarchate was originally established in 1099, with the Kingdom of Jerusalem encompassing the territories in the Holy Land newly conquered by the First Crusade . From 1374 to 1847 it was a titular see , with the patriarchs of Jerusalem being based at the Basilica di San Lorenzo fuori le Mura in Rome . Pope Pius IX re-established a resident Latin patriarch in 1847. The title of patriarch in the Latin Church is retained by only five archbishops: the patriarchs of Jerusalem, of the West (being the pope himself), of Venice , of Lisbon and of the East Indies . Until 1964, there had also been the honorary patriarchal titles of Constantinople , Alexandria and Antioch ; still others were abolished earlier. Outside the Catholic Church, the title of "Patriarch of Jerusalem" is also used by the Greek Orthodox patriarch , the Armenian patriarch , and within the Catholic Church it is also used titularly by the Melkite patriarch .