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Mar 6, 2024 · Three years after Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Iraq, Chaldean Archbishop Michael Najeeb of Mosul and Aqra tells Vatican News that the fruits of that historic visit are slowly beginning to show, despite ongoing difficulties for Christians. By Jean Charles Putzolu and Lisa Zengarini.
Nov 18, 2023 · The President of the Republic of Iraq, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, is received in private audience in the Vatican by Pope Francis and meets with the Vatican Secretary of State and Secretary for Relations with States. By Vatican News.
Mar 4, 2021 · Pope Francis' March 5-8 trip to Iraq will take him from excavations of historical biblical sites dating back thousands of years to churches where Catholics suffered horrific terrorist attacks...
Mar 4, 2021 · As final preparations kick into high gear for Pope Francis’ scheduled Apostolic Journey to Iraq from 5 – 8 March, the Holy Father issued a message on Thursday to Iraqis ahead of his arrival, expressing his joy and anticipation of finally being physically present with them.
Mar 7, 2021 · The visit by Pope Francis to the northern Iraqi city of Mosul at the weekend will be a symbol of hope and an opportunity to join forces for peace and unity, the UN cultural agency, UNESCO, said...
Aug 31, 2022 · Pope Francis says that he is following with concern the violent events taking place in Baghdad over the past few days. Protests and clashes broke out in the Iraqi capital on Monday, spilling into Tuesday morning, which left at least 22 people dead and dozens injured.
Jun 3, 2021 · Cardinal Sako explained that Pope Francis, coming to Iraq in the midst of conflicts, extremism, and the coronavirus pandemic, carried with him a “single influential message”: “We are all brothers in spite of our differences, we must respect our diversity and join hands to build a better society.”
