(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis received His Majesty the King Abdullah II of Jordan on
Monday afternoon. The meeting which lasted 40 minutes took place over tea at the
Pope’s residence, the Santa Marta guesthouse.
The visit took place in the
context of the upcoming journey of the Pope Francis to the Holy Land, where he will
also travel to Jordan.
A statement issued from the Holy See Press of office
said His Majesty had the opportunity to reaffirm the feelings of the people of Jordan
who are preparing to welcome the Pope and to more open to collaboration in the commitment
to peace and interfaith dialogue .