Source: SIR
Translated by Baghdadhope
"The meeting will encourage Iraqi Christians. It is expected that among the topics on the agenda the situation of Christians and their future in the country will be discussed. The Holy See has much at heart the presence of Christians in Iraq." This is what Father Philip Najim, the Chaldean procurator to the Holy See affirmed talking about the meeting that there will be tomorrow in the Vatican between Benedict XVI and the Iraqi prime minister, Nuri al-Maliki, in these days in Europe to meet the leaders of Germany and Italy.
"The relations between Iraq and the Holy See are historical - said the Chaldean procurator to Sir – and it is clearly testifyed by the fact that in all these difficult years of conflict and crisis the Apostolic Nunciature was always open. The Pontiff in particular wants to have relations and contacts with the suffering countries." "The presence of Iraqi premier in Italy serves to open the way to foreign investments in Iraq. The country must be rebuilt now that security seems to be improving. The Government should create job opportunities for its citizens because this will help to increase the confidence of Iraqis in the future and avoid their emigration abroad."
In addition to Benedict XVI Al-Maliki will meet the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone.