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Want a quick snapshot of how Pope Francis' visit to Iraq went? Here is a brief synopsis along with some evocative quotes. ...read more
On Sunday, March 7, as his historic apostolic visit to Iraq drew to a close, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Erbil in northern Iraq. ...read more
On March 7, during his apostolic visit to Iraq, Pope Francis visited the Christian community in Qaraqosh. Read his address to them here. ...read more
On March 7, during his apostolic visit to Iraq, Pope Francis visited the city of Mosul to pray for the victims of the war. Read that prayer here. ...read more
On March 6, during his apostolic visit to Iraq, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Chaldean Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Baghdad. Read his homily here. ...read more
During an interreligious meeting of the three Abrahamic religions at Ur, Pope Francis and representatives of other religions prayed this prayer together. ...read more
On March 6, Pope Francis participated in an interreligious meeting at Ur of the Chaldeans, the birthplace of Abraham. Read the address he gave. ...read more
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Who are the Christians of Iraq?
Michael J.L. La Civita
March 5, 2021
Christians have been in Iraq since the 1st century and belong to a variety of traditions. CNEWA's Michael La Civita introduces us to them. ...read more
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The who, where, and why of the pope’s journey to Iraq
Elias D. Mallon, S.A., Ph.D.
March 5, 2021
Want to know more about Iraq, where Pope Francis is going, and why? CNEWA's Fr. Elias Mallon, SA, fills us in on the facts. ...read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to bishops, priests, religious, consecrated persons, seminarians, and catechists in Baghdad. ...read more