An archaeologist claims to have identified the 'true site' of Jesus' baptism, citing ruins and ancient texts that he believes ...

AL-MAGHTAS, Jordan (AP) — For years, Christian pilgrims have waded into the Jordan River from both its eastern and western banks to connect with a core event of their faith — the baptism of Jesus. The ...

The Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Friday consecrated a new Catholic church at Bethany Beyond the Jordan on the banks of the Jordan River officially recognized by the church as ...

Catholic congregants throughout Jordan and international visitors joyfully celebrated Epiphany on Jan. 9 at the site of Jesus' baptism. The site is officially recognized by the Catholic Church as the ...

Jordan’s ambitions as a global Christian pilgrimage destination are gaining momentum after Pope Tawadros II met Tourism Minister Dr. Emad Hejazin. Their talks spotlighted Bethany Beyond the Jordan, ...

WHY IT RATES: The Kasr el Yahud Baptism Site, a significant Christian pilgrimage location at the Jordan River, has been renovated to enhance the visitor experience, with improvements including new ...

Photo: A portrait of Jordanian Crown Prince Hussein and his wife, Princess Rajwa, displayed in Amman ahead of their 2023 royal wedding. Crown Prince Hussein visited the Baptism Site at Bethany Beyond ...

During the Mass, the Gospel passage recalling the baptism of Jesus was proclaimed. In the homily, it was emphasized how, through baptism, every believer becomes a child of God and a living member of ...

Committee will oversee events for the 2,000th anniversary in 2030 at Al-Maghtas, the traditional site of Christ’s baptism People arrive to attend Mass for the dedication and inauguration of the Church ...