Pope Francis, who flew through Israeli airspace to his destination in Iraq, conveyed a recorded message to the president • "Pray that God will bless everyone with the gift of peace"
The Pope sent a message to the President during his flight over the State of Israel on his way to visit Baghdad.
Air traffic controllers in the north sent a recorded message to President Reuven Rivlin from an al-Italy pilot who flew Pope Francis last night (Friday) on his historic flight to Iraq.
The flight was allowed to cross the airspace of the State of Israel on its way from Rome to Baghdad.
Through Pilot to Italy: The Pope's Message to President Rivlin
In a message sent by the pilot on behalf of the Pope, he asked to deliver: "In his honor, President of the State of Israel Reuven (Ruby) Rivlin, as I enter the airspace of the State of Israel, during the Holy See journey to Iraq, I send warm greetings to you and the people. "Everyone is a gift of harmony and peace. Francis, Papa."
The Air Control Authority of the Airports Authority thanked the pilot, and promised to convey the message to the President of the country who was very moved by the warm words of the Pope with whom he is in close and warm contact.
