US EditionPope Leo confirms election of Fr Francesco Ielpo as new Custos of the Holy Land
- Pope Leo XIV confirmed the election of Francesco Ielpo as the new custos of the Holy Land on June 24, 2025, succeeding Father Francesco Patton, who served for nine years.
- The new custos will focus on humanitarian support, interreligious dialogue, and safeguarding Christianity's roots amidst rising tensions in the region.
- Father Ielpo stated he feels the responsibility is disproportionate to himself, leaving room for the Holy Spirit to act.
- The Custody of the Holy Land expressed gratitude to Father Patton for his nine years of service and welcomed Father Ielpo's new role with heartfelt wishes.
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Catholic News AgencyPope Leo XIV approves new custos of the Holy Land amid regional crisis
Father Francesco Ielpo, a Franciscan friar, on June 24, 2025, was appointed the new custos of the Holy Land and guardian of Mount Zion. Previously, since 2022, he was president of the Holy Land Foundation in addition to holding other organizatio... [...]
Pope Leo XIV Approves New Custos of the Holy Land Amid Regional Crisis
Franciscan Father Francesco Ielpo, on June 24, 2025, was appointed the new custos of the Holy Land and guardian of Mount Zion. Previously, since 2022, he was president of the Holy Land Foundation in addition to holding other organizational roles across Italian Franciscan provinces. Franciscan Father Francesco Ielpo assumes his new role at an extremely complex moment, both regionally and spiritually.
Leo XIV approved the election of the new leader of the Franciscan presence in the Holy Places in the footsteps of the saint of Assisi. Italian, 55, takes the prosto of Fr. Francesco Patton at the end of his mandate. The general minister of the Friars Minor Conventual Fusarelli: "The particular context of conflict and violence makes our mission in Jerusalem and throughout the Middle East even more urgent."
The Holy See confirmed the appointment, on Tuesday 24 June, of Brother Francesco Ielpo as the new Custos of the Holy Land, for a six-year term. A responsibility that is part of the continuity of his journey among the Franciscans.
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