On October 29, 2026, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and executive president of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), shared a heartfelt message emphasizing the ongoing needs of Christian communities in the Holy Land. Speaking through official ACN channels, he expressed deep gratitude for the organization’s global supporters while clarifying that assistance extends beyond financial aid.

The Cardinal highlighted that spiritual solidarity — particularly prayer — plays a vital role in sustaining persecuted and marginalized Christian populations across Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and surrounding regions. He urged believers worldwide to maintain consistent prayer as a foundational form of support, especially amid rising tensions and socioeconomic challenges affecting these ancient communities.

In addition to prayer, Cardinal Pizzaballa encouraged tangible engagement through both material support and personal visits. He noted that when international Christians travel to the Holy Land responsibly and respectfully, their presence affirms the living continuity of the faith in its historical heartland. Such visits, he said, also provide economic encouragement to local Christian-run businesses, schools, and parishes.

His message serves as a call to action for faith-based content creators: to amplify stories of resilience, produce educational media on the region’s Christian heritage, and foster ethical tourism narratives. By aligning content with ACN’s three-pillar approach — pray, support, visit — creators can contribute meaningfully to awareness and solidarity efforts without overstepping into unverified claims or speculation. The full statement remains accessible via ACN’s official platform as of the cited date.