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Encyclical letter MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Jordan Jordan: Bishop Iyad Twal pays pastoral visit to Mafraq

Latin Vicariate Amman and en.abouna.org: On Friday, July 10, the Parish of St. Joseph in Mafraq, northern Jordan, welcomed His Excellency Latin Patriarchal Vicar for Jordan Bishop Iyad Twal who was accompanied by a number of permanent deacons.  Upon arrival, he was welcomed by parish priest Fr. Baha’ Istefan, and the parish permanent deacon, Hazem Nimri, in addition to parishioners and parish communities.   At the outset of his visit, Bishop Twal undertook an inspec ...more

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