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A depiction of the Baptism of the Lord is prominently placed in the new Church of the Baptism in Jordan during the church’s inauguration on Jan. 10, 2025.

New church in Jordan reflects national desire for closer ties with Christendom

Jan 10, 2025

By Solène Tadié

The church’s inauguration also reflected the Hashemite kingdom’s determination to establish itself as an essential stop-off point for pilgrims to... Read more

King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan with Pope Francis, Nov. 10, 2022

Pope Francis, King of Jordan discuss ‘need to encourage Christian presence’ in Middle East

Nov 10, 2022

By AC Wimmer

Pope Francis received King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday in the Vatican. Read more

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