May
10
At 4.30 p.m. today, Benedict XVI travelled by car to the area of Bethany beyond the Jordan, located 50 kilometres from Amman on the border between Jordan and Israel. The precise location of Bethany remains unknown but it is believed to be located some 200 metres west of the Hill of the Prophet Elijah, in [...]
May
10
In Amman, Jordan, at 10 a.m. today, the Pope celebrated Mass in the city’s international stadium, which has capacity for 25,000 people.
In his homily the Holy Father mentioned the difficulties and uncertainties the Catholic community in the country has to face. “May you never forget”, he said, “the great dignity which derives from your [...]
May
10
I call upon you, God, for you will answer me; bend your ear and hear my prayer.
For the Holy Father’s intention that the laity and the Christian communities may be responsible promoters of priestly and religious vocations.
Missions: That the recently founded catholic Churches may be ready to share the universal mission of the church, offering [...]



