Cardinal Parolin: Christian presence in the Middle East is essential

Cardinal Parolin: Christian presence in the Middle East is essential

In a lengthy interview with Vatican News during his visit to Jordan, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin speaks about the latest developments in Syria and Lebanon, the Pope’s words to the diplomatic corps and the provisional agreement between the Holy Headquarters and the people. Republic of China on the appointment of bishops. By Andrea…

Cardinals Parolin, Pizzaballa share joy for Consecration of Jesus’ Baptism Church

Cardinals Parolin, Pizzaballa share joy for Consecration of Jesus’ Baptism Church

From the site of the Church of the Baptism of Jesus in Jordan, which has just been consecrated, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa share their great joy for this historic event which brought several thousand pilgrims to the Jordan. Deborah Castellano Lubov “We know that everything around us speaks of…

Pizzaballa: Consecration of church of Jesus’ baptism a ‘sign of hope’

Pizzaballa: Consecration of church of Jesus’ baptism a ‘sign of hope’

Vatican news On the eve of the dedication ceremony of the Church of the Baptism of Jesus, scheduled for tomorrow, the Latin Patriarch of the Holy Land expresses his hopes for this event. He describes the consecration as a “sign of continuity, life and growth for the Church throughout the Middle East,” particularly in this…

Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan: ‘Middle East Christians are not alone’

Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan: ‘Middle East Christians are not alone’

In an interview with Vatican News in Amman, Mgr Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso, Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan, reflects on the rich history of Jordanian Christians, which continues to enrich the Christian community in the Middle East. Deborah Castellano Lubov “The Middle East would not be the Middle East without Christians. We must remember the great…

Cardinal Parolin to inaugurate Church of the Baptism of the Lord in Jordan

Cardinal Parolin to inaugurate Church of the Baptism of the Lord in Jordan

Pope Francis appoints the Vatican Secretary of State as papal legate for the consecration of a new church on the eastern bank of the Jordan River, the site of Jesus’ baptism. By Vatican News Pope Francis has written a letter to the Vatican secretary of state as he prepares to travel to Jordan to inaugurate…