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Mar 6, 2021 · Pope Francis on Saturday visited the ruins of Ur, Iraq, where he specifically condemned the persecution of the Yazidis, an ethnic minority group in the country and one of the world’s oldest...
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- The New York Times
Mar 6, 2021 · Pope Francis gives speech on first papal visit to Iraq – video | World news | The Guardian. 1:06. Pope Francis urges Iraq’s Muslim and Christian religious leaders to put aside...
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- AP
Mar 5, 2021 · In a speech after being welcomed by Iraqi President Barham Salih, Pope Francis said he was very pleased to come to Iraq, which he described as the "cradle of civilisation". "May the clash...
Mar 6, 2021 · Pope Francis gives speech on first papal visit to Iraq – video. This article is more than 3 years old. Pope Francis and Grand Ayatollah Sistani call for unity at Iraq meeting....
- Harriet Sherwood
Mar 5, 2021 · In a video address ahead of the trip, Francis evoked "the wounds of loved ones left behind and homes abandoned", saying there had been "too many martyrs" in Iraq.
Mar 6, 2021 · 6 March 2021. Coronavirus. Pope: 'We cannot be silent when terrorism abuses religion' Pope Francis has condemned extremism in the name of religion on a historic visit to Iraq where he...
