December 19, 2017 -- Pope Francis and King Abdullah II meet at the Vatican

Pope Francis met today with Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the Vatican.  They discussed the “peace and stability” of the Middle East, the importance of Jerusalem, and the sovereignty of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordon for the protection of the Holy Places.  There was a renewed commitment “to encourage negotiations among the interested parties, as well as promoting inter-religious dialogue.”   The conversation included the importance of Christians remaining in the Middle East and the contribution that Christians, “bring to the societies of the region, of which they are an integral part.”