By Marinella Bandini. A year ago, on Jan. Before that, the Apostolic Nunciature of Jordan was joined with that of Iraq. Recently, CNA had the opportunity to meet with the nuncio to Jordan at his residence in Amman, a unique place from which to observe the events currently shaking the region. Many Palestinians living here have relatives on the other side of the border. It is estimated that out of its After all, until , there were no borders between Amman and Jerusalem, and even today many Palestinians hold Jordanian passports.
This conflict has held back trade a lot. Some studies suggest that, from an economic perspective, the consequences of the conflict on Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt will be substantial. There are no accurate statistics on the number of Christians in Jordan. According to the latest report from Open Doors in , the Christian population is estimated to be approximately , people, belonging to various rites and denominations. Among these, there is undoubtedly a high percentage of migrants.
The apostolic nuncio spoke of the impact of the Jordanian Church, which belongs to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem. Moreover, it is a Church rich in vocations: Most of the priests of the patriarchate come from Jordan, as do the majority of the faithful. Here, among Christians and Muslims, it is much more than coexistence; it is a genuine familiarity. For the Holy See, Jordan is an important and reliable intermediary and a key actor in promoting peaceful coexistence throughout the region, he said.
As the representative of the Holy See in Jordan, Dal Toso maintains direct and frequent contact with representatives of the Hashemite Kingdom, which has increased with the outbreak of the war in Gaza.
This position has resonated with the Jordanian royal house and government, according to the nuncio. It requires people of goodwill willing to seek paths of peace and move beyond mere proclamations. Jordan occupies a geographically sensitive position, serving as a buffer between Israel and the Arab states. Hence the importance of political stability in the country and the need for intense diplomatic activity. It was from Jordan, on the eve of Christmas, that some humanitarian aid reached the Latin parish in Gaza.
