Italy to treat Iraqi catholics

ITALY is airlifting 26 Iraqis injured in a militant attack on one of Baghdad’s main Catholic churches to Rome for treatment.

Italy to treat Iraqi catholics
Sat, 13 Nov, 2010 - 00:00

The Foreign Ministry said it is acting on the request of the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone.

An Italian C130 cargo plane carrying the injured was due to land in Rome today.

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