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May 20, 2016

Vatican approves election of Italian Franciscan as 'custos' of Holy Land

Franciscan Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, head of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, is pictured in a 2011 photo in Rome. Franciscan Father Francesco Patton has been elected as new Custos of the Holy Land, replacing Father Pizzaballa.

JERUSALEM – The Holy See has approved the election of Franciscan Father Francesco Patton as the new "custos" of the Holy Land, replacing Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, who held the position for 12 years.

Published in International