The bombing occurred in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. Cardinal Sako, the leader of the Chaldean church, is currently participating in retreat activities with 10 bishops and 60 priests in Erbil. He said: This is unacceptable and requires humanitarian thinking and joint efforts for the benefit of the country.
(Vatican News Network)An explosion in a market in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on July 19 has killed at least 35 people and injured more than 60 people. On the evening of July 20, Pope Francis expressed his sadness over the attack in a letter of condolence signed by the Holy See Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin and sent to the Holy See’s Ambassador to Iraq, Archbishop Mitja Leskovar. .
The message of condolence wrote, “Pope Francis is deeply saddened by the news that the bombing in the Wuhailat market in Baghdad has caused the loss of life. He expressed condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and entrusted the souls of the dead to The mercy of the Almighty God”. In addition, the Pope prays fervently again that no atrocities will weaken the efforts of those who are committed to promoting peace and peace in Iraq.
Cardinal Sako, the Babylonian Patriarch of Chaldean, Iraq, told this news network about the recent bombing, “Iraq has no security and stability. This attack is just the most recent case. This is a moral issue: corruption and innocent killings are immoral behaviors.” . Card Sako was in Erbil, Kurdistan, to participate in the retreat of the Chaldean priests from July 19 to 24 in Erbil, Kurdistan.
At Mass on the morning of July 20, the cardinal asked for prayers for Muslims celebrating the festival of Eid al-Adha (also known as Eid al-Adha), peace and stability in Iraq, and prayers for the church.
Regarding the results of the Pope’s visit to Iraq at the beginning of March, Cardinal Sako said that the Pope’s visit has changed people’s thinking. Now there is a mindset of respect for diversity. He no longer talks about Christians and Muslims, but refers to Iraqis. Think of them as brothers and sisters.
Card Sako also mentioned the annual retiring event held by the Chaldean Church in Erbil. He said, “We have about 70 bishops and priests participating in this retreat. Other clergy cannot participate because of the new crown epidemic or because at least one priest should stay in the parish to deal with possible emergencies. We are here to respond. Reflect on how to be loyal to our dedicated life and how to deal with challenges”. The cardinal said, “We must be bridges for others, not barriers. We are consecrated people, and we serve all people, not just Christians”.
Card Sako sent a congratulatory letter to the Muslims who celebrated the festival of Gurban. In the congratulatory letter, he mentioned that the brothers and friendship should be restored and the moral values should not be lost. Need to sacrifice personal interests, but to think about the common interests, the interests of all people.
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