VATICAN CITY, NOV. 14, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI recalled the anniversary of the death of Italians who lost their lives during a suicide attack in Iraq four years ago, expressing his hopes that Iraqis might have a future of hope.
Today after the general audience, the Pope greeted relatives of the 19 Italians, mainly soldiers, who died Nov. 12, 2003, in Nassiriya, Iraq. Insurgents attacked military police headquarters and 28 people were killed.
The Holy Father said: "May the memory of these our brothers, and of others who have made the supreme sacrifice of their lives for the noble cause of peace, contribute to supporting the journey to hopeful rebirth of the dear Iraqi people."
Italy withdrew its troops from Iraq in 2006.
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Pope Recalls Italians Who Died in Iraq
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