Pizzaballa’s Naturalism and Omission of Christ’s Kingship in Middle East Commentary
Vatican News portal (January 13, 2026) reports on statements by “Cardinal” Pierbattista Pizzaballa during a meeting in Jordan with priests of the Latin Patriarchate. The article emphasizes his appeals for peace amidst Iranian protests, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, and West Bank tensions while encouraging pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The “cardinal” insists no one can deny the “human desire for life, dignity and justice,” framing conflicts through purely naturalistic lenses while omitting the necessity of Christ’s Social Kingship.