Jordan Proud to Host Pope, says Nuncio

(07 May 09 - RV) Pope Benedict leaves tomorrow morning for a week long apostolic voyage to the Holy Land, on a journey he himself has described as a 'pilgrimage of peace in support of the Christian community' there.

His first stop is Amman Jordan, where he due to arrive at 2.30 pm local time. The main appointments of the Jordanian leg of his pilgrimage include, a meeting with diplomats and Muslim leaders and mass with the nations Christian community in Amman’s international stadium.

The Apostolic Nuncio to Jordan and Iraq, Archbishop Francis Assisi Chullikat, says all the people of Jordan feel blessed to have the Holy Father visit their country first: