Prime Minister Masrour Barzani’s Message of Condolences for the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

With deep sorrow, we learnt of the news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

With the passing of His Holiness, the world has lost a voice of compassion and unity.

In my meetings with Pope Francis in Rome, and when he came to Erbil in 2021, I came to know him for his commitment to peace and understanding.

The mass he celebrated in Erbil sent a powerful message that Christians are valued and respected in Kurdistan.

We offer our deepest condolences to the Vatican and to the Catholic faithful in Kurdistan and the world.