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Thousands Celebrate Epiphany at Historic Jordan Baptism Site

1/11/2026

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Thousands of Catholic pilgrims celebrated Epiphany on January 9 at Jesus' baptism site in Jordan, marking the 26th Catholic Pilgrimage Day.
King Abdullah invited Pope Leo XIV to visit the baptism site, noting it is the only place to have hosted four popes.
Bishop Iyad Twal described baptism as a journey of faith, and the event highlighted Jordan's role in promoting tourism and interfaith coexistence.

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Thousands of Catholic pilgrims celebrated Epiphany on January 9 at Jesus' baptism site in Jordan, marking the 26th Catholic Pilgrimage Day.
King Abdullah invited Pope Leo XIV to visit the baptism site, noting it is the only place to have hosted four popes.
Bishop Iyad Twal described baptism as a journey of faith, and the event highlighted Jordan's role in promoting tourism and interfaith coexistence.