Pope arrives in Iraq to rally Christians despite pandemic
Pope Francis arrived in 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 the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns to make his first-ever papal visit.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Iraqis were eager to welcome Francis’ 'message of peace and tolerance' and described the visit as a historic meeting between the 'minaret and the bells.'
Pope Francis arrived in 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 the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns to make his first-ever papal visit.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Iraqis were eager to welcome Francis’ 'message of peace and tolerance' and described the visit as a historic meeting between the 'minaret and the bells.'
Pope Francis arrived in 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 the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns to make his first-ever papal visit.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Iraqis were eager to welcome Francis’ 'message of peace and tolerance' and described the visit as a historic meeting between the 'minaret and the bells.'
comments
Pope arrives in Iraq to rally Christians despite pandemic
comments