Pope Francis praying in front of the Jordan river in Bethany Beyond the Jordan, west of Amman, Jordan on May 24, 2014. PHOTO: EPA
Located on the the eastern bank of the River Jordan, this Christian place of pilgrimage is believed to be where Jesus was baptised.
The site features Roman and Byzantine remains, including churches and chapels, a monastery, caves that have been used by hermits as well as pools where baptisms were held.
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