Pope Francis Prepares for Holy Land Visit

Pope Francis Saturday begins a three-day trip to the Middle East, his first to the region since becoming head of the Roman Catholic Church.   On Saturday, Pope Francis travels to Jordan, where he will meet King Abdullah and celebrate Mass before 40,000 people in Amman's main stadium.   He later visits the site on the Jordan River where many Christians believe Jesus was baptized, and he is to meet with refugees from neighboring countries.   The counselor of the...

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