24/05/2014 VATICAN - HOLY LAND
Arriving in Amman, Pope Francis stresses the welcome that the country offers many refugees , including those of Syria, " ravaged by a conflict which has lasted all too long". He acknowledges “with deep regret the continuing grave tensions in the Middle East”. "An affectionate greeting to the Christian communities present in this country since apostolic times, contributing to the common good of the society of which they are fully a part."