The pope brought his message of peace, reconciliation and tolerance to Iraq on the first day of his papal visit to this predominantly Muslim country. The pope’s jet touched down at Baghdad’s airport …
Defense secretary says US still assessing who carried out Iraq rocket attack
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told ABC’s “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz the U.S. is still assessing who was behind the Iraq rocket attack and how to respond.
In Pictures: Pope Francis in Iraq
As the pope makes a three-day trip to Iraq, a look at images of the historic moment. Credit…Ivor Prickett for The New York Times Supported by By Marc Santora Pope John Paul II had to cancel plans …
Live Updates: Pope Begins an Iraq Visit Rich in Symbolism and Fraught With Risk
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 …