Pope Francis trip to Iraq 2021
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Catholic charity sees ‘signs of hope’ for Iraq’s beleaguered Christians
‘Pope Francis’ visit, I think, really has given them hope,’ said Aid to the Church in Need’s Regina Lynch. Read more
Pope Francis remembers historic Iraq visit 1 year later
He said his visit on March 5-8, 2021, was ‘unforgettable.’ Read more
Christian and Muslim leaders: Pope Francis' Iraq trip still bearing good fruit, but more dialogue needed
Pope Francis’ March visit with Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani, a prominent Shiite Muslim cleric, has already helped to foster some... Read more
Iraqi cardinal: Pope Francis gave $350,000 for poor during Iraq trip
A cardinal has revealed that Pope Francis gave a donation of $350,000 to the Chaldean Catholic Church during his recent... Read more
Pope Francis in Iraq, Muslim dialogue, and persecuted Christians
Among the historic moments from the pope’s recent visit to Iraq was the establishment of a National Day of Tolerance... Read more
Pope Francis: Keep praying for ‘our sorely tried brothers and sisters’ in Iraq
At this morning’s general audience, Pope Francis urged Catholics worldwide to keep praying for “our sorely tried brothers and sisters”... Read more
E-Book: 'Francis in Iraq' - Download all of Pope Francis' messages from his trip to Iraq
In this e-book you will find all the homilies, prayers and speeches that Pope Francis gave during his historic visit... Read more
Biden hails Pope Francis' 'historic' trip to Iraq
President Joe Biden stated his admiration for Pope Francis on Monday, after the pontiff’s four-day visit to Iraq. Read more
Pope Francis confirms plans to go to Hungary for International Eucharistic Congress
Pope Francis on Monday confirmed that he planned to visit Hungary for the closing Mass of the International Eucharistic Congress,... Read more
‘This is the pure Gospel’: Pope Francis moved by Iraqi Christians’ witness
Pope Francis said Monday that the sight of the destroyed churches and ruins in Mosul and the Nineveh Plains in... Read more
Pope Francis: Meeting with Iraq’s top Shiite cleric offered ‘universal message’ of fraternity
On his flight to Rome from Baghdad on Monday, Pope Francis said that Iraq’s top Shiite cleric is a “humble and... Read more
Pope Francis returns historic prayer book saved from Islamic State to the Nineveh Plains
During his trip to Iraq, Pope Francis returned a historic Aramaic prayer manuscript which was restored after the Islamic State... Read more
Pope Francis in Iraq meets with father whose children died as refugees in shipwreck
Pope Francis met Sunday with a father who lost his wife and two children in a shipwreck as Syrian war... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily at Mass in the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil
Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily, delivered March 7, 2021, in the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil,... Read more
Pope Francis in Erbil: ‘Today I can see at first hand that the Church in Iraq is alive’
Pope Francis on Sunday expressed joy at the vitality of the Church in Iraq despite years of fierce persecution. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ Angelus address in the Nineveh Plains
Here is the full prepared text of Pope Francis’ Angelus address, delivered March 7, 2021, in Bakhdida (Qaraqosh), Iraq. Read more
Pope Francis in the Nineveh Plains: ‘Terrorism and death never have the last word’
Pope Francis entrusted the rebuilding of Christian communities in the Nineveh Plains to the protection of the Virgin Mary at... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ prayer of suffrage for the victims of war in Mosul
Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ prayer of suffrage for the victims of the war, delivered March 7, 2021,... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of war in ruins of Mosul
Pope Francis prayed on Sunday for the victims of war in the rubble-strewn city of Mosul, where the Islamic State... Read more
Iraqi PM declares national day of tolerance in honor of papal meeting with top Shiite cleric
Iraq’s prime minister on Saturday declared March 6 a National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence in honor of Pope Francis’ landmark... Read more
