Pope Francis (L) sits next to King Abdullah II's religious affairs adviser as he meets with refugees at a church in Bethany, a site on the eastern bank of the River Jordan where some Christians believe Jesus was baptised, on May 24, 2014.

Christians rejoice as Pope kicks off Holy Land visit in Jordan

Christians rejoice as Pope kicks off Holy Land visit in Jordan

Christians rejoice as Pope kicks off Holy Land visit in Jordan

Christians rejoice as Pope kicks off Holy Land visit in Jordan