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Benedict XVI Arrives in Holy Land

Image of I come, like so many others before me, to pray at the holy places, to pray especially for peace - peace here in the Holy Land, and peace throughout the world.

After a full schedule in Jordan, the Holy Father landed at 11:00 am local time in Tel Aviv, Israel. VATICAN CITY (VIS) - At 11 a.m. local ... continue reading

Pope at Yad Vashem: Church Fights Reign of Hate

Image of I have come to stand in silence before this monument, erected to honor the memory of the millions of Jews killed in the horrific tragedy of the Shoah.

During a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem, the Pope reaffirmed the Church's deep compassion for all victims of the ... continue reading

Pope pleads for peace in the Holy Land

Image of The Pope was welcomed to Israel at Ben Gurion International Airport by a military honor guard, a cadre of religious and civil officials and Israel's president, Shimon Peres on Monday morning.

Welcomed to Israel by a military honor guard, a cadre of religious and civil officials and Israel's president, Shimon Peres, Benedict XVI ... continue reading

Pope: Christians, instruments of reconciliation and peace

Image of The Pope is “in good form, relaxed and pleased with the welcome” said Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi noted speaking to journalists after the end of mass this morning here in Amman.

Tomorrow he leaves for Israel. At the site of Our LordÂ’s Baptism he again urges Christians to be faithful in their commitment to ... continue reading

Pope Benedict visits site of Jesus' baptism

Image of At around 5 p.m. on Sunday, after having celebrated a two and a half hour Mass earlier in the day, Pope Benedict traveled to the site where Jesus was baptized, accompanied by Jordan's King Abdullah II and his wife, Queen Rania.

After celebrating Mass, Pope Benedict visited the site where Holy Scripture says Jesus was baptized. Amman, Jordan (CNA) - Two new church ... continue reading

Pope Benedict praises prophetic role of women at Jordanian Mass

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In the only public Papal Mass in Jordan, the Holy Father reminded Christians, stressed the "prophetic role" of women in GodÂ’s plans. ... continue reading

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Pope's Visit Supports 'We Who've Been Here 2,000 Years'

Image of The Christians who work in public administration can go to the Mass with the Pope this Sunday, though for them it is a workday.I, as a Christian, always say that I am Arabic, Jordanian and Christian,We Christians make up 3% [of the population of Jordan], Catholics are 1.5%.

I, as a Christian, always say that I am Arabic, Jordanian and Christian. We see in this visit a support for the presence of Christians, we ... continue reading

Pope Benedict begins his pilgrimage on Mt. Nebo

Image of Speaking to the group, Pope Benedict noted the fittingness of starting his pilgrimage “where Moses contemplated the Promised Land from afar.” “The magnificent prospect which opens up from the esplanade of this shrine invites us to ponder how that prophetic vision mysteriously embraced the great plan of salvation which God prepared for his People,” he said.

A crowd of about 50 dignitaries, Franciscan religious brothers and sisters and a handful of bishops gathered in the remains of a third ... continue reading

Pope Voices Esteem for Churches in the East

Image of The ancient living treasure of the traditions of the Eastern Churches enriches the universal Church and could never be understood simply as objects to be passively preserved.

In a homily delivered today at the celebration of Vespers in the Greek-Melkite Cathedral of St. George, the Pope expressed his sincere ... continue reading

Papal Visit Boosts - We Who've Been Here 2,000 Years

Image of Benedict XVI's visit to Jordan is enabling Catholics in the country to relish in their identity as

Jordanian Christian tour guide welcomes pilgrim Pope Benedict XVI's on his visit to Jordan and says the Holy Father is enabling Catholics ... continue reading

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