Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa Visits Jordan University of Science and Technology
The President of Jordan University of Science and Technology, Professor Khaled El-Salem, received on Sunday His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, along with the Latin Patriarchal Vicar in Jordan, Bishop Iyad Twal, and a number of distinguished clergy. The visit is part of the Cardinal’s official tour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which includes several religious sites as well as academic and community institutions.
The visit comes within the framework of strengthening dialogue and mutual understanding among cultures and religions. During the meeting, the Cardinal was briefed on the university’s development, its academic achievements, and its leading role in serving both local and regional communities.
Prof. El-Salem emphasized that Jordan, under its Hashemite leadership, stands as a firmly established model of coexistence and fraternity among the diverse components of society. These values are embodied through mutual respect and a deeply rooted cultural and religious pluralism.
He added that the university draws inspiration from these principles in its educational and humanitarian mission by fostering an open academic environment that promotes dialogue, embraces diversity, and helps prepare generations committed to peace and mutual understanding.
For his part, Cardinal Pizzaballa expressed his deep appreciation for the vital role played by Jordan University of Science and Technology and other Jordanian universities in advancing knowledge and promoting a culture of dialogue and peace. He stressed that academic institutions serve as a cornerstone in building bridges of understanding between peoples.
He also praised the university’s advanced academic standing and its supportive environment for creativity and innovation, describing it as a model for embracing diversity and promoting shared human values. He affirmed that such institutions play a key role in preparing future generations capable of leading a world grounded in peace and mutual respect.
This visit reflects the depth of Jordan’s humanitarian and spiritual ties and underscores its global standing as a model of coexistence and tolerance.
