Father who gave Aylan’s painting to the Pope in Iraq: My heart cried, I kept silent

Pope Francis, the non secular chief of the Catholics and the President of the Vatican, went to Erbil, the place he got here as a part of his Iraq go to.

The Pope met with Abdullah Kurdi, the father of Syrian Aylan Kurdi, who got here to the world’s agenda along with his lifeless physique, which hit the seashore on account of the sinking of a rubber boat in Bodrum in 2015.

“PAPA LOVES TO HELP REFUGEES”

Stating that he was very completely satisfied due to the humility of the Pope, Kurdi famous that there have been messages of peace, “I could not imagine the humility he confirmed for this assembly, I was very completely satisfied. We met on March seventh. That day was my birthday. Assembly with the Pope was the greatest birthday for me. As a result of he’s a extremely humble particular person. He loves serving to refugees. He loves and sends messages of peace. That is why I was enthusiastic about the assembly.” he mentioned.

“I WISH ALL PEOPLE TO BE EQUAL”

Abdullah Kurdi said that he gave the painting on which his son was drawn to the Pope. “I gave that painting so that individuals would bear in mind my son’s sufferings by taking a look at that painting. The entire world opened its doorways for goodness, however sadly it was forgotten later. I wished folks to bear in mind it by this painting. Allow them to see the painting and bear in mind it and open their hearts for love and open their hearts for peace.

I want peace in the entire world, that is my want. I want all folks to be equal. Nobody ought to shut the door in anybody’s face. If somebody wants the different, let him open his door as a result of he’s actually in want.

I am positive that I hope the view in direction of refugees will change as a result of human beings have a heart and a bond with humanity. {People} want to open their hearts and bear in mind these occasions. I want all folks to open their hearts for good. Let the wars finish, let’s dwell a traditional life, we do not need greater than that.” mentioned.

“HE WAS VERY SAD TO SEE THE TABLE”

Kurdi mentioned that when the Pope noticed the painting, he felt that tears would circulation and he tried to change the topic in order that he wouldn’t cry. “When she noticed the painting I gave her as a present, she was very upset. I felt that the Pope’s tears would circulation. Since he’s an previous and large particular person, I tried to change the topic, in order that he wouldn’t be upset and cry. My heart cried inside, however I kept quiet, held my breath, I tried to change the ambiance in order that he wouldn’t be too upset. He raised his palms in the air and prayed for me. He additionally prayed for everybody who died in conflict or at sea. He put his hand on my shoulder and mentioned to me, ‘I hope your loved ones is in heaven.’ You can’t think about that.” he mentioned.

“PAPA GIVES ME A MEDALLION”

Stating that he devoted his life to serving youngsters after dropping his youngsters, Kurdi said that he based a charity group named ‘Aylan and Galip’, named after his deceased youngsters, “I have now established a charity group. A charity known as ‘Aylan and Galip Kurdi’. We assist youngsters in tents. Particularly solely youngsters. After the loss of life of my youngsters, I devoted my life to youngsters, I will serve youngsters as a lot as I can. It’s nonetheless a small affiliation, I hope it will get larger in the future.” mentioned.

Kurdi additionally mentioned that the Pope gave him a medallion. “The Pope gave me a locket. For me it was the best present of my life. I suppose this locket is one thing crucial, if it weren’t for it he would not have given it.” he mentioned.

“THANK YOU SO MUCH TO THE STATE OF TURKEY”

Noting that he wished the conflict in his nation to finish, Abdullah Kurdi thanked Turkey for internet hosting and serving to Syrians. Kurdi, “Initially, I need the conflict in Syria to finish in our nation. I want for peace, that is my largest want. I want folks to return to their hometowns. I thank the Turkish state very a lot for internet hosting our Syrian brothers. We all know that Turkey has executed its greatest in this regard. I would really like to thank the Consul Basic in Erbil, he welcomed me in his workplace, he’s a really respectable gentleman. He supplied me cooperation with the Turkish Pink Crescent and promised to assist the youngsters in the tents right here with the Pink Crescent. The Kurdish Regional Authorities additionally helps loads, and I thank them very a lot.” mentioned.

“I CHOOSE TURKISH CITIZENSHIP”

Abdullah Kurdi mentioned that after the lack of his household, many nations supplied him citizenship, however he didn’t settle for any of them and most well-liked Turkey, including that Turkey helped him after the painful occasion.

Explaining that he additionally met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his spouse Emine Erdoğan, Kurdi mentioned, “After my household died, I had no need left in the world. The Turkish state helped me to take my household’s stays to Kobani after the incident. The federal government additionally helped me. Later in Kobani, I was interviewed and I was supplied a Turkish citizenship identification card, I accepted it. At first, President Recep “We talked to Tayyip Erdoğan on the cellphone, we talked to him and his spouse. Mr. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s spouse was very unhappy about the incident. I do not know the way to specific these emotions.” he mentioned.

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