Jordan will represent all Arabs on papal visit, says...

The Pope's visit to the Holy Land is highly relevant, a visit in which the Pope will be a pilgrim of peace, as he said last Saturday in his speech to the Papal Foundation. The first stop of this visit is in Jordan. Regarding the preparations for the visit of his Holiness, H2onews spoke to the Jordanian Minister of Tourism, Ms. Maha Al-Khatib. We do not say that the Pope visits only Jordan. For us, Jordan is the station, but we hope to represent all the Arabs in this important visit and we would also like to have with us representatives of different Arab countries to come and welcome the guest with us. Jordan is a country for all. The Royal Court is presiding over the preparations and we are helping on a daily basis. The Vatican's nunciature in Jordan is also on top of these arrangements and we hope that these preparations will satisfy our guests. The security arrangements have also been taken into account in terms of time. What concerns us is that every guest that is coming to visit on this occasion enjoys the visit and sees the Pope and participates at the Mass. That is very important for us. The minister gave an overview of the Popes stay in Jordan and the places he will visit there, especially the baptismal site.The site is very important for us. The Jordan River, where Christ was baptized, is for us a sacred site. And for visitors it is a very beautiful site. During this very important visit, the Holy Father will confirm and encourage the Christians of the Holy Land and will give witness to the Catholic Church's commitment in favor of those who work to practice dialogue and reconciliation, to arrive at a stable and lasting peace in justice and mutual respect, as he said before the Regina Caeli prayer on Sunday. Images courtesy: Telelumiere

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