Christians and Muslims in Iraq are called by the same God to rebuild a nation where peace, harmony and justice reign, Cardinal Pietro Parolin has said during a Christmas visit to Baghdad.
The Vatican secretary of state was scheduled to be in Iraq on December 24-28. He celebrated Christmas liturgies in the Chaldean, Syriac Catholic and Latin Rite cathedrals in Baghdad and brought Christmas greetings from Pope Francis to all the people of Iraq.
Recognising that Muslims believe in the virgin birth of Jesus and acknowledge him as a prophet, the cardinal's message to the nation said: "Christmas is a celebration for all and its message is addressed to every person of good will.
