Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli

Giovanni Innocenzo Martinelli (5 February 1942 – 30 December 2019) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who was a Vicar Apostolic of Tripoli.

Quotes

• We are living difficult and painful moments. Libya is a bit of an enigma, it is not always possible to understand how things are but I trust that Libyans will be able to find peace.
  • "Despite the uncertainty of today I am confident that peace can explode" said Mgr. Martinelli (26 November 2013) Fides News Agency

• I am amazed at how the population is able to quickly go from a situation of war to one of peace. I think it is because people yearn for peace, they need it after all these years of uncertainty. This is why I say: pray for us, because the only force is that of prayer that moves the hearts of people.
  • "There are presuppositions for a Civil War, but the people want peace", said Mgr. Martinelli (20 May 2014) Fides News Agency