Pope Benedict XVI Celebrates Vespers in the Melchite Cathedral of Amman, Jordan

(RV - 09 May 09) Pope Benedict XVI concluded a solemn, sung Vespers service in the Melchite Cathedral of St. George in Amman, Jordan. It was the final public event for the Holy Father at the end of what was a very busy day – his first full day on this pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

The director of English programming at Vatican Radio, Sean-Patrick Lovett is in Jordan and was with the Holy Father to witness the solemn singing of the evening praise of God. He spoke to us live on the line: