Pope Francis: Angelus appeal for Mosul
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis made an appeal for the safety of
citizens trapped inside the embattled Iraqi city of Mosul on Sunday.
Speaking to pilgrims and tourists gathered in St. Peter’s Square
for theAngelus prayer, Pope Francis said, “In these dramatic hours,
I am close to the entire population of Iraq, especially that of the city of
Mosul.” The Holy Father went on to say, “Our hearts are shocked by the heinous
acts of violence that for too long have been perpetrated against innocent
citizens: whether they be Muslims, whether they be Christians, or people
belonging to other ethnic groups and religions.”
Having departed from his prepared text, Pope Francis added, “I was
saddened to hear news of the killing – in cold blood – of many sons and
daughters of that beloved land, including many children: this cruelty makes us
weep, leaving us without words.”
The Holy Father concluded his appeal saying, “Along with this word
of solidarity goes assurance of my remembrance in prayer so that Iraq, while
gravely stricken, might be both strong and firm in the hope of moving toward a
future of security, reconciliation and peace.”
The Pope then invited all those gathered to join him in a moment
of silent prayer, before leading them in the recitation of the Ave
Maria.
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