Agenzia Fides REPORT – “Yesterday I had a fruitful meeting with the Secretary General of the World Islamic Call Society (WICS), an institution funded by Libya, which is involved in interreligious dialogue and the promotion of Islam throughout the world,” says Bishop Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli, in Libya, to Fides. “The Secretary General of the WICS was grateful for the presence of the Catholic Church in Libya and particularly for the service by religious sisters in various hospitals.”
“He believes that the media have not always provided accurate information of the Libyan situation and this is not helpful in finding a solution to the problem, because the prejudices contribute to finding solutions that are not appropriate,” continues Bishop Martinelli. “I reiterated to the Secretary General of WICS my opinion that we must find mediators to resolve the crisis. He replied that they are trying, even though it is not easy. Incidentally, hearts are wounded and to heal these type of wounds is not easy. This week, a mission from the African Union is expected. We will see if this opens up the way for peace.”
“WICS,” concludes the Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli “appealed to the Holy See to offer its assistance in finding a peaceful solution to the crisis. I replied that meanwhile we will seek to contribute with prayer, to which the Secretary General of WICS replied that they too are praying hard for peace”.
“He believes that the media have not always provided accurate information of the Libyan situation and this is not helpful in finding a solution to the problem, because the prejudices contribute to finding solutions that are not appropriate,” continues Bishop Martinelli. “I reiterated to the Secretary General of WICS my opinion that we must find mediators to resolve the crisis. He replied that they are trying, even though it is not easy. Incidentally, hearts are wounded and to heal these type of wounds is not easy. This week, a mission from the African Union is expected. We will see if this opens up the way for peace.”
“WICS,” concludes the Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli “appealed to the Holy See to offer its assistance in finding a peaceful solution to the crisis. I replied that meanwhile we will seek to contribute with prayer, to which the Secretary General of WICS replied that they too are praying hard for peace”.
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