Amman, June 23 (Petra) — The Council of Church Leaders in Jordan
convened at the Greek Orthodox Archbishopric to discuss the Cabinet’s
recent decision approving the validating reasons for the draft
amended Christian Community Councils Law of 2026.

The step serves as a prelude to referring the draft law to the
Legislation and Opinion Bureau, moving it forward through the
necessary constitutional and legal stages for formal enactment in
accordance with standard procedures.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Council of Church Leaders
expressed its profound satisfaction with the decision. The council
highly commended the extensive efforts exerted by the government,
under the leadership of Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and the members
of the Cabinet in overseeing and approving this file. It noted that
the amendments will help enhance justice, safeguard the legal rights
of church congregations, and foster stability and peace of mind among
Christian families in the Kingdom.

The council emphasized that this achievement aligns with Jordan’s
deeply rooted approach to respecting religious pluralism and
preserving rights and freedoms. This approach, it added, thrives
under the wise Hashemite leadership, which has consistently served as
an exemplary model in reinforcing citizenship values, the rule of
law, coexistence, and national unity among all segments of Jordanian
society.

Furthermore, the council stressed the vital importance of maintaining
unity within the Christian community and fostering a spirit of
cooperation and integration among all churches. It noted that such
solidarity supports their spiritual and national mission and reflects
their shared responsibility toward their congregations and the
homeland.

Reaffirming its absolute respect for the constitutional and legal
track governing these amendments, the council underscored the
importance of maintaining dialogue through official and legislative
channels. This collaborative process aims to achieve a comprehensive
legal framework that serves the public interest and protects the
rights of all parties within a transparent and mutually respectful
environment.

//Petra// AF