Claudio Didero, the non-clerical missionary of the Community of Pope John XXIII, embarked on a message of peace and brutality often promoted by Pope Francis and its importance to the people of Iraq.
By Vatican News staff writer
As Pope Francis delivers his message of loyalty and brutality to Iraq, several groups working in the country have accepted their call, pledging to work to promote peace and rebirth in the United Kingdom. country.
One of these groups is the Community of Pope John XXIII who, since his presence in Baghdad in 2015, has worked closely with “different” people and physically challenged people. put a smile on their faces and defend their dignity. Founded in 1968 by Father Oreste Benzi, the Pope John XXIII Community Association embraces a commitment to combating marginalization and poverty.
Prior to the Pope’s visit from March 5 – 8, Pope John XXIII’s Community, along with several other faith-based organizations, signed a statement reaffirming their commitment to accepting the Pope’s message of peace, affirmation that this is “the essential means of building the wounds of the past and future for the various communities in the country.”
In this regard, Claudio didero, a non-clerical missionary of the community in Baghdad spoke Massimiliano menichetti of Vatican News reflects the Pope’s visit and his importance to the Middle East. He also spoke about the work of Pope John XXIII’s Community with its physical challenge and its main aim of conveying the message of peace and brutality.
Near the physical challenge
Claudio explained that the work of Pope John XXIII’s Community involves being close to the physically challenged children, mostly Muslims, who have marginalization and difficulties every day and who do not , because of their physical challenges, getting treatment for schools.
He noted that efforts to work with them are currently limited to welcoming them to one house where they can stay during the day. The Community also provides a helping hand to Mother Theresa’s sisters who also take care of abandoned children or their hands.
“We share our lives with those kids,” Claudio said. “We show them our love, our interest, we eat with them, we play and we do some activities with them at home and also in the middle of the sisters. “
In the midst of this hospitable environment, Claudio makes it clear that many of them, feeling the friendship of others, return by being kind. It is noteworthy that Christians and Muslims alike share in a spirit of brotherhood that Pope Francis often talks about because they feel welcome.
Pope’s visit to Iraq
Claudio said Iraq welcomes the Pope’s visit to Iraq as a sign of how close the Holy Father is to the country that has a difficult history with wars and violence. But he laments that many who would have liked to have come out on the streets would not be able to participate on television because of the restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“I am very pleased that the Pope has come here to pay attention to us, my love,” Claudio said.
Claudio stressed that the Pope’s message is very important because “it is everyone’s ugliness and love.” It is this brotherhood, Claudio hopes, that will stop people from committing acts of violence in the name of God because he is “the God of love” and does not do such things.