Mr. Al-Sistani's representative in the "Vatican delegation": clerics are more influential in societies than politicians The representative of the supreme religious authority, His Highness Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalai, received a delegation from the Vatican that included the papal ambassador to Iraq, Bishop Miroslav Vajovski, the ambassador's secretary, and Father Amir Jaji al-Dominican, adviser to the council The interfaith and dialogic of the Vatican, the Hussein Temple. Sheikh Al-Karbalai emphasized the importance of working together to spread the values of Islam and peaceful coexistence between peoples and sects, and pointed out that the divine laws call for love and tolerance, and that the transmission of their humanitarian message requires overcoming differences and obstacles. He pointed out that clerics have a lot of influence in societies, and their influence on people may be greater than that of politicians, which necessitates using this position to establish moral values and improve human relations. He emphasized the importance of strengthening the relationship with the Almighty God, at the same time as communicating with people and listening to their problems and needs, reviewing the services of the Holy Hall of Hussein in the areas of housing, care, marriage, education and care for orphans. For his part, the Pope's representative in Iraq expressed his appreciation for what Sheikh Karbalai proposed, emphasized that spreading peace and love is a common goal, and praised his emphasis on the role of religion and its influence in society. The visit ended with a tour of the Holy Imam Hussein Temple, during which the delegation was informed about a number of its religious and historical landmarks and the services it provides to the various segments of society.