Jerusalem cardinal honored for leadership role during Gaza war
Cardinal Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, received the Haifa Peace Prize for his actions during the war, including his offer to trade himself for the hostages held by Hamas.
From left to right: Dov Weissglas, University of Haifa Chairman of the Board; Prof. Mouna Maroun, University of Haifa Rector; Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa; and Prof. Uriel Simonsohn, head of the University’s Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies.(photo credit: Yaniv Kopel)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF