Amman (Jordan), May 24 – Pope Francis (C-L) walks with Jordanian Prince Ghazi (C-R), Chief Advisor to the King of Jordan for Religious and Cultural Affairs, upon his arrival today at Amman airport, Amman, Jordan.
Pope Francis arrived on his first official visit to the Holy Land from 24 to 26 May.
Jordan King Abdullah II (C) meets with Pope Francis (L) and Jordan Queen Rania (R) at the Husseinia Royal Palace in Amman, Jordan, 24 May 2014.
Pope Francis is due to hold a mass at Amman International stadium, and to meet with Syrian refugees after a visit to the traditional site where it is believed Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist located on the Jordan River.
His first Middle East tour comes amid what religious leaders describe as a “new chapter” in Arab Muslim-Christian relations, following years of tense ties between followers of two of the world’s largest faiths.
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