Messages of peace and blessing: Papal telegrams from flight to Iraq Pope Francis sends telegrams to heads of state as the papal plane flies over their countries, headed for Iraq. As is customary, Pope Francis has sent telegrams to heads of state of countries the papal plane flies over as it heads to Iraq, where the Holy Father will be making an Apostolic Visit from 5-8 March. Italy Departing from Rome at 7.45 local time, Pope Francis first sent a message to President Sergio Mattarella: As I leave Rome to go to Iraq, a pilgrim of peace and brotherhood among peoples, I am pleased to address to you, Mr. President, my respectful greeting, which I accompany with fervent wishes of serenity and prosperity for the dear Italian people. Greece The Pope's next telegram is addressed to Greek President, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, as he flies over Greece: As my Apostolic Journey to Iraq takes me over Greek airspace, I send warm greetings to your Excellency and pray that God Almighty will best
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