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Cardinal Parolin Celebrates New Church, Inspires Hope in Jordan

1/13/2025

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin consecrated a new Catholic church at the Baptism Site in Jordan on January 10, 2025, igniting hope for Christians in a conflict-ridden region. He underscored the vital need for equal citizenship in Syria and the power of trust in diplomacy, reinforcing the Holy See's unwavering dedication to peace and the Christian community in the Middle East.

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin consecrated a new Catholic church at the Baptism Site in Jordan on January 10, 2025, igniting hope for Christians in a conflict-ridden region. He underscored the vital need for equal citizenship in Syria and the power of trust in diplomacy, reinforcing the Holy See's unwavering dedication to peace and the Christian community in the Middle East.