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Pope Francis, who is on a visit to Iraq, has said that regional tensions threatening Iraq must be addressed and that “the international community has a duty to develop and bring peace to Iraq.”
The pope delivered a speech during his meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih, as well as with political leaders, leaders of civil society organizations and diplomats. “I came to Iraq for Hajj,” said the pope, who greeted Iraqi Muslim and Christian Iraqis.
The Pope stressed that Iraq has been affected by the civil war and terrorism that have brought devastation and death to the country. After mentioning the attacks carried out by the terrorist organization DEASH against the Yezidi citizens, the Pope said that he condemns these attacks. Among other things, he called for solidarity against the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
“We must leave a better world for future generations”
Stressing that he shares the pain of those who have lost their sons in terrorist attacks, the Pope said, “We must leave a better world to future generations. Living in a brotherhood needs dialogue. The diversity of religions in Iraq elevated him to a special position hundreds of years ago. The recovery of the country alone is not enough. It is important to achieve recovery. We have been praying for Iraq for years. Enough extremism and intolerance.
It is necessary to stand up to regional tensions that threaten Iraq. “The international community has a duty to develop and bring peace to Iraq.” Pope Francis added that the presence of Christians in Iraq has left a rich legacy to the country.
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