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Pope Francis trip to Iraq 2021
"Today I can see at first hand that the Church in Iraq is alive": Pope Francis in Erbil
Pope Francis on Sunday expressed joy at the vitality of the Church in Iraq despite years of fierce persecution.
"Terrorism and death never have the last word": Pope Francis in the Nineveh Plains
Pope Francis entrusted the rebuilding of Christian communities in the Nineveh Plains to the protection of the Virgin Mary at a cathedral that was once desecrated and burned by the Islamic State.
Pope Francis Appeals for Interreligious Harmony at Birthplace of Abraham
Pope Francis on Saturday appealed for harmony among the followers of the world’s major monotheistic religions at an interreligious meeting in the Plain of Ur, southern Iraq.
Pope Francis Makes Landmark Visit to Iraq’s Top Cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani
Pope Francis on Saturday made a landmark visit to the home of Iraq’s top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
Pope Francis in Iraq: "The name of God cannot be used to justify acts of murder"
In his first speech in Iraq, Pope Francis called for an end to violence and extremism so that ordinary Iraqis can live, work, and pray in peace.
Pope Francis Entrusts Iraq Trip to Virgin Mary’s Protection
On the eve of his departure for a three-day trip to Iraq, Pope Francis visited a Rome basilica to ask for the Virgin Mary's intercession and protection on his travels.
Where is Pope Francis Going in Iraq and why? Catholic News Agency Explainer
In a week’s time Pope Francis is expected to make history by becoming the first pope to travel to Iraq. Here is where he will be going -- and why.
Pope Francis Presented with Historic Prayer Manuscript Saved from Islamic State
Pope Francis was presented on Wednesday with a historic Aramaic prayer manuscript rescued from the Islamic State’s destructive occupation of northern Iraq.
