Catholic Center: Crown Prince's Baptism Site Visit Expected to Benefit
The Director of the Catholic Center for Studies and Media, Father Dr. Rifat Badr, praised Crown Prince Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II’s visit to the site of the Baptism of the Lord (the Baptism Site). He considered that it carries important national, religious, and touristic implications. He emphasized that the visit highlights once again the global significance of the location and supports preparations for the centennial in 2030, during which Jordan and the world will celebrate two thousand years since the baptism of the Lord in the Jordan River. He pointed out that the visit will bolster efforts to develop infrastructure, improve services, establish a museum, and prepare the site to welcome pilgrims and visitors, amid growing international and European interest in the Baptism Site. He also noted that the visit comes as part of supporting national initiatives that reinforce Jordan’s message of moderation and tolerance, and contribute to highlighting religious tourism as an important economic resource—especially after the decline in tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic and regional conflicts. He stressed that stability will help revive tourism activities strongly, with travel agencies worldwide preparing for 2030, and that the efforts of the government and relevant authorities, led by the Ministry of Tourism, will contribute to achieving positive results in the future.
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