His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, and H.E. Bishop Iyad Twal, Patriarchal Vicar for the Latins in Jordan, welcomed His Beatitude Mar Paulos III Nona, Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church on November 9. With the Patriarch were H.E. Bishop Azad Shaba, Bishop of Duhok, and Chorbishop Zaid Habbaba, Chaldean Patriarchal Vicar in Jordan. They were joined by several priests and deacons, including Fr. Karam Shamasha and Fr. David Stephen. Fr. Khaled Gammoh, Secretary General of the Patriarchal Vicariate in Jordan, also took part in the reception.

The meeting affirmed the deep fraternal bonds between the Chaldean and Latin Churches and the importance of continued cooperation and coordination in serving the faithful.

Patriarch Mar Paulos III Nona thanked Cardinal Pizzaballa for the Latin Church’s embrace of Iraqi Chaldean faithful in Jordan, and for the welcome, care and support it offers them in meeting their needs.

The visit reflects the spirit of communion and solidarity among the Churches. It also shows the importance of working together to serve the faithful and to live Christian love through care for every person and respect for their dignity.