CV NEWS FEED // The Italian Hospital in Amman, a Catholic-run medical facility known for serving Jordan’s most vulnerable populations, is facing severe financial strain following the recent withdrawal of U.S. government-funded foreign humanitarian aid.
Operated by the Iraqi Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, the hospital provides medical care to impoverished Jordanians, as well as Palestinian, Iraqi, and Syrian refugees, according to a press release from Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA).
Located in the heart of Amman, the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Catholic hospital has been a place of refuge for those in need since its founding in 1926.
CNEWA reported that Jordan has long relied on international assistance to support the influx of displaced people seeking refuge within its borders. The sudden loss of these funds has put immense pressure on not only the Italian Hospital in Amman but also its sister hospital in Kerak and other Catholic social service institutions across the country.
“The impact of the elimination of U.S. government-funded foreign humanitarian aid could devastate the kingdom, which relies on that assistance to help absorb the waves of migrants and refugees who have sought refuge there, potentially undermining the once stable country,” the press release stated.
CNEWA urged the faithful worldwide to pray for the affected communities, remain engaged with Catholic media for updates, and offer financial support to help sustain these institutions.
“The consequences of these unprecedented policies are widespread,” CNEWA said, “significantly impacting the church’s ability to preach, teach and heal.”
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