King Abdullah II and Rania of Jordan
The couple met Pope Francis
Queen Rania and King Abdullah II are welcomed to the Vatican.
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King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan visited Pope Francis at the Vatican on Thursday.
Important visit to the Vatican: Last Thursday, Pope Francis (85) received King Abdullah II of Jordan (60) and his wife Rania (52) in his holy halls in Rome. The Jordanian royal couple appeared in black and white outfits for the visit.
Rania wore a black midi dress with white cuffs and a white bow at the waist. She put a white headscarf over her head and also wore black pumps. Husband Abdullah opted for a black suit, under which he wore a white shirt. The only splash of color was his red tie.
Gift for the Pope
Noisy a report by the news portal “Vatican News” The trio is said to have talked about refugees, peace and the Middle East for around 25 minutes. The king presented the pope with a copy of an ancient edition of the Koran as a gift. Pope Francis, in turn, thanked the Jordanian king for caring for the refugees and protecting holy sites in Jordan.
It is now the fourth time that the Pope has welcomed King Abdullah II. The Jordanian king last visited the Vatican in 2017.