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Pope Francis has begun his trip to Iraq, becoming the first pontiff to visit.The head of the Roman Catholic Church says he is going as a “pilgrim of peace”.T...
Mar 1, 2021 · For health risks, as well as security concerns, the pope’s visit to Iraq was in the balance for some time. A twin-suicide bombing in Baghdad in January killed 32 people. The pope presses on.
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Mar 5, 2021 · Pope Francis begins visit to Iraq under heavy security. FOX News chief religion correspondent Lauren Green has the latest on the papal visit to holy sites in Iraq
Mar 5, 2021 · BAGHDAD — Pope Francis heads to Iraq on Friday to urge the country’s dwindling number of Christians to stay put and help rebuild the country after years of war and persecution, brushing aside...
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Mar 8, 2021 · ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE - Pope Francis said Monday he weighed the risks of a high-profile trip to Iraq during the coronavirus pandemic, but said he decided to go ahead with it after much prayer...
Mar 3, 2021 · Pope Francis is pushing ahead with the first papal trip to Iraq despite rising coronavirus infections, hoping to encourage the country’s dwindling number of Christians who were violently...
Mar 4, 2021 · Penitent pilgrim of peace and reconciliation. “I come as a pilgrim, as a penitent pilgrim to implore forgiveness and reconciliation from the Lord after years of war and terrorism, to ask God for the consolation of hearts and the healing of wounds,” Pope Francis said.
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