Francis is the first head of the Roman Catholic Church to visit Iraq. Brushing aside coronavirus concerns, he sought to rally the country’s fading Christian community, calling for the protection of …
Pope Francis makes first ever papal visit to Iraq
It’s the first ever papal visit to the country, and the pontiff’s first international trip since the start of the pandemic.
Pope Francis in Iraq: visit highlights recent history of atrocities against Christians
Attacks on churches and targeted killings of Christians began as Iraq descended into sectarian violence after the fall of Saddam Hussein.
In Iraq, Pope Francis Demands End to Spread of Weapons as Iran Tensions Build
The pontiff said it was his “duty” to travel to the country despite concerns about the pandemic and the military situation.
Pope Francis departs Rome for risky, historic Iraq tour
Pope Francis left Rome on Friday to start a four-day trip to Iraq, his most risky foreign trip since his election in 2012 and the first visit by a pontiff to the country. An Alitalia airplane carrying …
Pentagon Accused of Giving Iran Cover after Iraq Attack as Joe Biden Mulls Retaliation
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby has come under fire for referring to Iran-aligned fighters as “Shia-backed militias.” …
The true importance of the Pope’s visit to Iraq
Pope Francis will begin a historic visit to Iraq tomorrow, the first in Papal history. In Iraq, Francis will meet political leaders in Baghdad, visit Ur, where the Bible says the Prophet Abraham was …
An American contractor suffered a heart attack and died as rockets rained down on a base hosting US troops in Iraq
The Pentagon said Wednesday that a US civilian contractor died of a “cardiac episode” while taking shelter during the rocket attack.
Pope Francis embarks on historic visit to Iraq
Pope Francis begins a historic visit to Iraq on Friday, the first by a pontiff to the birthplace of the Eastern Churches from where more than a million Christians have fled over the past 20 years. The …
Pope Francis’ historic trip to Iraq embraced by many as a welcome boost
Pope Francis’ upcoming three-day tour of the country will include meetings with political and religious leaders plus visits to historical sites.