Iraqi President Receives Condolences Telegram from His Holiness Pope Francis
On Thursday, January 21, 2021, President of the Republic of Iraq,
Barham Salih received a telegram of condolences and sympathy from His Holiness,
Vatican's Pope Francis. In a telegram sent by Cardinal
Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, said the pope “was deeply saddened
to learn” of the attack on Tayaran Square in Baghdad this morning.
The text of telegram follows:
His Excellency Barham Salih
President of the Republic of Iraq
His Holiness Pope Francis was
deeply saddened to learn of the bomb attack on Tayaran Square in Baghdad this
morning. In deploring this senseless act of brutality, he prays for the
deceased victims and their families, for the injured and for the emergency
personnel in attendance. Trusting that all will continue work to overcome
violence with fraternity, solidarity and peace, Pope Francis invokes upon the
Nation and its people the blessing of the Most High.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
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