The Footsteps of Popes

To celebrate the Millenium Pope John Paul II visited two of the most important Christian sites in the world, Mount Nebo and Bethany beyond Jordan located in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. As he stood in the very same spot Moses stood thousands of years before he raised his hands, looked to the heavans and prayed for peace in the Holy Land. Revered by all Monothestic relgions Mount Nebo was Moses' final resting place as God forbade him from crossing the Jordan river. The Vatican recoginsed 5 key religious sites in Jordan that were visited Pope John Paul II and form part of the Christian Pilgrim Tours of this oasis of peace in the Middle East. Subsequently Pope Benedict visited Jordan and now the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is preparing for the visit of Pope Francis, the peoples Pope.