Jordan, a land rich in history and spirituality, often takes a backseat to the grandeur of the Vatican. But what if we told you this unassuming Middle Eastern nation holds the key to some of ...

It is estimated that out of its 11.3 million inhabitants, there are 2.2 million Palestinian refugees in Jordan, and 3 million when considering Jordanians of Palestinian descent, including Queen Rania.

Bethany Beyond the Jordan was a spiritual experience my lapsed Catholic self was not expecting. It reminded me that whatever your religious constructs, the teachings of Jesus are of kindness ...

(RNS) — It is easy to despair over the Holy Land. For almost 80 years it has been a festering sore, and today, after decades of peace efforts, there is no end in sight. After the genocide ...

For 24 years, the Catholic community in the region has made a pilgrimage, gathering around its patriarch, to celebrate the baptism of Jesus on Jan. 12.

Many such trips to the Holy Land for religious tourism, family visits, education and service trips have been postponed as a result of the war. Historic sites have closed.

JOHN YANG: From its very founding, the state of Israel has been shaped by modern war and ancient narratives inscribed over thousands of years about who controls the land between the River Jordan ...

An ecumenical delegation of bishops from 11 countries participated in the annual pilgrimage of the Holy Land Coordination, which took place Jan. 14-19 in Jordan. Catholic bishops from Canada, France, ...

Written by: David Magence After Am Yisrael crossed the Jordan River to enter Eretz Yisrael, the Mishkan was erected in Gilgal, where it stood during the 14 years of conquest and division of the Land.

The river’s history and its water have been as politically fraught as holy, and for decades land mines have lurked menacingly on banks that were once a war zone.

Bishop Giovanni Pietro Dal Toso, who became the first resident nuncio to Jordan one year ago, says the Church there is “active” and “rich in vocations.” ...