Pope Francis condemns mass killing of children in Iraq

MOSCOW: Pope Francis is concerned about the developments in Iraq, especially in Mosul, where civilians, including children, are reported to be killed, local media reports.

“In these dramatic hours, I am close to the entire population of Iraq, especially that of the city of Mosul … I was saddened to hear news of the killing – in cold blood – of many sons and daughters of that beloved land, including many children: this cruelty makes us weep, leaving us without words,” Pope Francis said, as cited by the Vatican Radio.