Razan Abdelhadi

Jordan Between Spirituality and Diplomacy: The Catholic Pilgrimage at Al-Maghtas

Thousands of Catholic pilgrims commemorated on Friday the 26th Catholic Pilgrimage Day at Al-Maghtas (Baptism Site) on the banks of the Jordan River—the location believed to have witnessed the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist. The event featured masses, prayers and religious ceremonies attended by pilgrims from multiple nationalities, reflecting the spiritual depth and global significance of this sacred site for Christians worldwide.