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Cardinal Parolin: Iraqi Embassy Inauguration Sign of Hope
Cardinal Parolin calls Iraqi embassy building inauguration a 'sign of hope' amid global distrust.
In brief
Cardinal Parolin calls Iraqi embassy building inauguration a 'sign of hope' amid global distrust. Cardinal Parolin says Iraqi embassy building inauguration symbolizes hope against global distrust. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Cardinal Parolin's Hope Statement
Cardinal Parolin says Iraqi embassy building inauguration is a sign of hope contrasting global distrust.
“The ceremony this evening is a sign of hope”
Diplomacy as Hope
Cardinal Parolin states diplomacy is the only alternative to violent conflict resolution.
“Diplomacy is the only genuine alternative to the violent resolution of conflicts”
Historic Diplomatic Relations
Iraq and Holy See established diplomatic relations 60 years ago in 1966.
“These sixty years of bilateral relations have demonstrated the prophetic truth”
Abraham's Legacy
Cardinal Parolin links embassy hope to shared roots with Abraham and ancient Mesopotamia.
“our hope has far deeper roots, for we share Abraham as our common father”
Future Hope for Iraq
Cardinal Parolin urges hope for Iraqi youth through education and peacebuilding.
“the hope we have inherited from Abraham and experienced throughout these sixty years dwell within this Embassy”
The key point
Cardinal Parolin says Iraqi embassy building inauguration symbolizes hope against global distrust.
