Posted on 03/06/21
| News Source: i24
Rivlin said he was moved by the 'kind words'
A pilot who flew Pope Francis on his historic flight to Iraq on Friday relayed a message to Israeli air control addressed to Israel's President Reuven Rivlin.
Israel let flight Francis's plane to cross its airspace en route from Rome to Baghdad.
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“To His Excellency Reuven Rivlin, President of the State of Israel. Entering Israeli airspace on my Apostolic journey to Iraq, I send warm greetings to you and the people of the nation," Francis said. "Praying that almighty God will bless you all with His gift of harmony and peace. Franciscus Papa.” Read more at i24