"For us, living God’s Word means to witness it even at the cost of our lives as it is happening with the sacrifice of bishops, priests and believers." This is what Cardinal Emmanuel III Delly, Patriarch of Babylon, of the Chaldeans and President of the Synod of the Chaldean Church, said at the XIV General Congregation of the Synod of Bishops. "His speech was widely applauded," said Giorgio Costantino during today’s briefing in the Vatican press room. "The situation in some areas of Iraq is dreadful and tragic," said the Cardinal. "We spared no effort to restore peace and stability in the country," he added. "Electricity, water and oil are still unavailable and telephonic communication is becoming more and more difficult. Roads are closed and so are schools which are still in danger. Hospitals are working under staff and people are worried about their safety. Everyone is worried about being kidnapped or intimidated." Besides the "unjustifiable kidnappings", there is a "growing number of deaths caused by car bombs attacks and kamikaze who are wearing explosive belts." ” ” ” ” ” “
