Baghdad: The Chaldean Patriarchate has addressed the recent discussions circulating on social media concerning statements made by His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Louis Raphael Sacco. These remarks were delivered during his sermon at a celebratory Mass and have sparked varied interpretations regarding the concept of "normalization with Iraq." According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Patriarchate issued an official statement early Thursday morning to clarify the context and intent behind Patriarch Sacco's remarks. The statement emphasized that the comments were made to highlight the historical and religious significance of Iraq. It firmly stated that there was no indication of political normalization or endorsement of specific policies in the Patriarch's sermon. The statement further elaborated that Patriarch Sacco's message was that everyone should aim to normalize relations with Iraq, underscoring Iraq's legacy as the land of religions and numerous prophets, with Abraham being a notable historical figu re of Iraqi origin. The Patriarchate sought to dispel any misconceptions about the political implications of Sacco's statements, focusing instead on the cultural and spiritual dimensions.