"We are waiting for you!" In his video message of greetings for the upcoming holiday season, the Patriarch of Jerusalem of the Latins, HB Pierbattista Pizzaballa, hopes that pilgrims will be able to return to the holy places soon. HB Pierbattista Pizzaballa Patriarch of Jerusalem of the Latins "May the Lord give you peace! From Jerusalem and from Bethlehem, where we will soon celebrate Christmas, I want to send to all of you, to your children, to your families, to your communities, my best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope that you will enjoy these holidays, that you will be able to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. We look forward to seeing you! We know that at this time it is not yet possible, but we also know that soon the road will open again and we are preparing for you and to give you the best possible experience of the Holy Land. Once again, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." Also in celebration of the holiday season, Israel's President Isaac Herzog traveled to Nazareth and met with representatives of the Christian Churches. "All religious communities and faiths," he said, "are an integral part of the State of Israel, and the State of Israel is committed to ensuring freedom of faith and worship for all. Read More