"Father Michael Linden, Jesuit Superior of Jordan and Iraq, sat down last week with {National Catholic] Register senior correspondent Victor Gaetan at the 25-year-old Jesuit Center in Amman, Jordan, where four priests currently reside, to discuss Church life in the Hashemite Kingdom and the plight of refugees.
"Jordan hosts some 1.5 million refugees displaced by war in the region. When Pope Francis visited in May 2014, he thanked the nation for its welcoming attitude toward all refugees, including Christians. . . .
"Father Linden emphasized that while helping refugees can be challenging and can leave Church agencies open to outside criticism, it's a vitally needed service that should be supported by U.S. Catholics."
To access the complete National Catholic Register interview, please visit:
National Catholic Register: Jordan's Jesuits Reach Out to Region's Refugees (4 DEC 15)
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