On Thursday, November 12, 2026, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, began his pastoral visit to Zababdeh with a stop in Jenin, where he was welcomed by Fr. Amer Jibran, parish priest of the Redeemer Parish, and Fr. Elias Tabban, parish priest of Zababdeh.

He then visited the Jenin Governorate headquarters, where he met with Governor Kamal Abu Al-Rub, in the presence of local dignitaries and representatives of the security services.

Then, Cardinal Pizzaballa continued to Zababdeh, where he received an official welcome in the town centre, led by the parish scouts. Among those welcoming him were Mayor Hala Daoud, priests of the Latin Patriarchate, including Fr. Basel Baransi, Vicar Priest of Zababdeh, and members of the parish community.

The welcoming procession proceeded through the alleys of the old town to the Church of Our Lady of the Visitation, where Cardinal Pizzaballa presided over Vespers, followed by a meeting with the local community.