Amman, October 11 (Petra) – The Council of Church Heads in Jordan expressed gratitude to His Majesty King Abdullah II, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and the Cabinet for their responsiveness to the Council's requests to amend the 2014 Law on Christian Denomination Councils.

In a statement issued Sunday, the Council praised the Cabinet’s approval of the 2026 draft law amending the legislation governing Christian denomination councils and its referral to the National Assembly for completion of the constitutional procedures.

The Council described the move as a significant national step reflecting the Jordanian state's commitment, under the Hashemite leadership, to safeguarding the rights of Jordanians, respecting their religious specificities and upholding the principles of citizenship, justice and equality within a state governed by the rule of law and institutions.

The Council stressed that Christians in Jordan are not separate from the country’s social fabric but are an integral part of its history, identity and national journey. They are members of its tribes and families and partners in building the nation, advancing its development and protecting its achievements.

It added that Jordanian citizenship provides the common foundation for equal rights and duties, reinforcing national unity and peaceful coexistence.

The Council commended the spirit of cooperation and consensus among Christian churches during the preparation of the proposed amendments, which resulted in a unified draft law agreed upon by the churches.

The proposed amendments address wills, inheritance and adoption, with the aim of meeting the needs and aspirations of Christian communities and promoting greater stability and reassurance in family matters.

The statement expressed confidence that the Parliament, comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives, would fulfill its national and legislative responsibilities by approving the draft law in accordance with constitutional procedures, paving the way for its entry into force.

The Council thanked all those who contributed to the initiative, including official, ecclesiastical and legal bodies, as well as everyone who worked to achieve consensus, noting that the outcome reflected joint efforts and constructive dialogue.

Concluding the statement, the Council prayed for Jordan's continued security and stability, for the protection of His Majesty King Abdullah II and His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II and for the success of all state institutions in serving the interests of the nation and its people.

//Petra// AK