hand and heart

The recent post office troubles have impacted our regular fundraising efforts. Please consider supporting the Register and Catholic journalism by using one of the methods below:

  • Donate online
  • Donate by e-transfer to accounting@catholicregister.org
  • Donate by telephone: 416-934-3410 ext. 406 or toll-free 1-855-441-4077 ext. 406
Subscribe to this RSS feed
December 19, 2017

Pope meets Jordan's king amid rising tensions in Jerusalem

Pope Francis exchanges gifts with Jordan's King Abdullah II during a private meeting Dec. 19 at the Vatican. At left is Archbishop Georg Ganswein, prefect of the papal household.
VATICAN – Pope Francis met with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the Vatican, two weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital provoked outrage in the Middle East.
Published in International
September 9, 2016

Jordan's king: Muslims must help Christians address Mideast challenges

King Abdullah II of Jordan in 2011. The Jordanian monarch told visiting delegates from the Middle East Council of Churches on Sept. 7 that Arabs of all faith share a responsibility in addressing the challenges facing the region.

AMMAN, Jordan – Jordan's King Abdullah II told a visiting delegation from the Middle East Council of Churches that his country has become a model for coexistence, fraternity and moderation in the Middle East.

Published in International