# Cardinal Parolin: Iraqi Embassy Inauguration Sign of Hope

> Cardinal Parolin calls Iraqi embassy building inauguration a 'sign of hope' amid global distrust.
- Title: Cardinal Parolin: Iraqi Embassy Inauguration Sign of Hope
- Summary: Cardinal Parolin calls Iraqi embassy building inauguration a 'sign of hope' amid global distrust. Cardinal Parolin says Iraqi embassy building inauguration…
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- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-10/parolin-inauguration-of-iraqi-embassy-building-a-sign-of-hope.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-16T10:26:07.454+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cardinal parolin, iraq, holy see, embassy, diplomacy, hope, peace, religion, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

Cardinal Parolin says Iraqi embassy building inauguration symbolizes hope against global distrust.