Source: SIR
Translated by Baghdadhope
“We are anxiously waiting for the release of Mgr. Rahho. He is sick, needs medical treatment and can not endure a long abduction. We expect our appeal to be heard."
The Apostolic Nuncio in Iraq and Jordan, Mgr. Francis Chullikat asks again the release of the archbishop of Mosul who was kidnapped on February 29. "All we can do is to pray," says to Sir the diplomat of the Holy See inviting "caution about the dissemination of news about ransom and the requests by the kidnappers because they could endanger the life of Mgr. Rahho who is a friend of Muslims and who works for reconciliation and peace in the country and not for the conflict. We must insist in asking for his release.” Mgr.Chullikat judges as "sad that none of the Western governments took a position of condemnation of this act or made an appeal for his release. Here they have a great influence because they are paying huge sums for the reconstruction of the country. The European Union and the governments can put pressure on local authorities to give a contribution to the positive solution of the case. It is sad to notice that no space was given to these news on the pages of the newspapers: he is the second kidnapped bishop, twelve priests have been kidnapped and three killed. These events still happen and I think that the international community should wake up and take note of the situation. When human rights are violated there are no borders ".