Flying over Israel, Pope Francis sends greetings to President Rivlin – „Entering Israeli airspace on my Apostolic journey to Iraq, I send warm greetings to you and the people of the nation,“ Pope Francis relays in message en route from Rome to Baghdad. | israelhayom.com

A pilot who flew Pope Francis on his historic flight to Iraq on Friday relayed a message to Israeli air control addressed to President Reuven Rivlin.
Israel allowed Francis‘ plane to cross its airspace en route from Rome to Baghdad.
„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.“