{"id":141781,"date":"2026-04-22T22:30:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/uncategorized\/141781-vatican-pope-extends-wishes-of-peace-and-blessings-to-the-iraqi-people\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T22:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:30:20","slug":"vatican-pope-extends-wishes-of-peace-and-blessings-to-the-iraqi-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/islam\/iraq\/141781-vatican-pope-extends-wishes-of-peace-and-blessings-to-the-iraqi-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Vatican Pope Extends Wishes of Peace and Blessings to the Iraqi People"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vatican Pope Extends Wishes of Peace and Blessings to the Iraqi People<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br \/>\nPope Leo XIV has expressed his appreciation for a gift received from Iraq\u2019s Endowment Office for Christian, Yazidi, and Mandaean Religions, while extending wishes of peace and divine blessings to the Iraqi people.<\/p>\n<p>According to an official message issued by the Secretariat of State of the Vatican, the Pope conveyed gratitude for the gesture, describing it as a reflection of mutual respect and constructive engagement between religious institutions.<\/p>\n<p>The statement noted that the Pope offered prayers and well wishes for Iraq, expressing hope for lasting peace, stability, and prosperity across the country. He also emphasized the importance of promoting coexistence and shared human values among followers of different faiths.<\/p>\n<p>The message reaffirmed the Vatican\u2019s continued support for initiatives aimed at strengthening dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful relations between religious communities.<\/p>\n<p>The development comes within the broader context of ongoing spiritual and humanitarian ties between the Vatican and Iraq, underscoring the role of interfaith cooperation in fostering social stability and unity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vatican Pope Extends Wishes of Peace and Blessings to the Iraqi People &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;- Pope Leo XIV has expressed his appreciation for a gift received from Iraq\u2019s Endowment Office for Christian, Yazidi, and Mandaean Religions, while extending wishes of peace and divine blessings to the Iraqi people. 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