Jordan
Pope Francis eyes religious reconciliation on trip to Holy Land
By Josephine McKenna — May 21, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The three-day visit is packed with official appointments and a grueling physical schedule for the 77-year-old pontiff.
COMMENTARY: What Jordan can teach the Muslim world in welcoming Pope Francis
By Dale Hanson Bourke — May 19, 2014
AMMAN, Jordan (RNS) By coming to Jordan, Pope Francis will shine a light on this Islamic state with a protected Christian minority and perhaps encourage other Muslim countries to follow Jordan’s model.
Pope Francis will take rabbi and Muslim leader with him to Holy Land
By Josephine McKenna — May 15, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Rabbi Abraham Skorka and Muslim leader Omar Abboud will accompany the pope on his May 24-26 trip, which will include Jordan, the West Bank and Israel.
Israel may be cut out of Pope Francis’ visit to the Holy Land
By Michele Chabin — March 28, 2014
JERUSALEM (RNS) Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal told journalists that Pope Francis' pilgrimage to Jordan and the Palestinian-ruled West Bank will take place, even if the Israeli foreign ministry strike continues.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly Video: Jordan, the other Holy Land
By Sally Morrow — February 20, 2014
"Jordanian Christians insist some of the most important ancient sites, such as the site of Jesus’ baptism, are on their side of the Jordan River."
Pope Benedict’s Resignation–a Muslim perspective
By Omid Safi — February 11, 2013
Muslims have had by and large a very tense relationship with Pope Benedict, yet I would hope that we as Muslims can practice the divine qualities of mercy and forgiveness at this time, and stand next to our Catholic friends as they journey through this turbulent time of transition.
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