24 May 2014 | Meeting, Speeches

MEETING WITH THE AUTHORITIES OF THE KINGDOM OF JORDAN ADDRESS OF POPE FRANCIS

Amman

[…] Jordan has offered a generous welcome to great numbers of Palestinian and Iraqi refugees, as well as to other refugees from troubled areas, particularly neighboring Syria, ravaged by a conflict which has lasted all too long. Such generosity merits, Your Majesty, the appreciation and support of the international community. The Catholic Church, to the extent of its abilities, has sought to provide assistance to refugees and those in need, especially through Caritas Jordan. […].