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The Vatican's ambassador to Iraq Mitja Leskovar has been travelling across the country in recent weeks to prepare for the pope's ambitious visit.
Clashes between Iraqi security forces and anti-government demonstrators in the city of Nasiriyah left four protesters dead.
Myanmar police fire rubber bullets at anti-coup protesters
Witnesses said police in the capital fired rubber bullets at demonstrators defying a military ban on rallies, as protests erupted for a fourth straight day against last week's coup.
Pope hails dialogue ahead of meeting with Iraq cleric
The March 5-8 visit - the first ever by a pope - will include stops in Baghdad, Najaf, Nasiriya, Erbil, Mosul and Qaraqosh.
Pope voices 'solidarity with people of Myanmar'
"I pray that those in power in the country will work... towards the common good."
Pope, Muslim leader celebrate fraternity anniversary
Pope Francis and Sheikh Ahmad al-Tayyeb discussed a high-level commission to spread a greater mutual understanding and solidarity.
Pope to meet Shiite cleric Sistani on Iraq visit
Pope Francis will meet with a Shiite cleric during his visit to Iraq.
Libya oil output makes high-stake but fragile return
Libya has increased its oil production tenfold, but this is still below the levels of the Gaddafi era, experts say.
IS claims Baghdad twin bombing that killed 32
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a twin suicide bombing that killed 32 people and wounded 110 in Iraq's capital Baghdad.
World leaders congratulate US President Biden
World leaders extended their congratulations to US President Joe Biden.
Hunt for buried survivors after Indonesia quake
At least 46 people were killed when an earthquake hit Indonesia's Sulawesi island on Friday.
Pope Francis, ex-pope Benedict get coronavirus vaccines: Vatican
Pope Francis and his predecessor, former pope Benedict XVI, have received the Covid-19 vaccine
Covid threat puts Pope Francis' Iraq trip in doubt
Pope Francis was due to visit Iraq in March.
Iraqi Christians face an uphill battle for survival
In-depth: There are hopes that Pope Francis' historic visit could be a turning point for Iraqi Christians, a community ravaged by war ...
Pope: Pray for children in Syria, Iraq and Yemen
Pope Francis touched on the plight of children caught up by war, singling out victims in Syria, Yemen and Iraq in his Christmas speech.
Pope hopes to visit South Sudan, Lebanon
Pope Francis told the countries' leaders to do more to bring peace and stability to their nations.
Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere
Coronavirus restrictions are keeping away the thousands of visitors who usually celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.
Christmas tree in Baghdad to celebrate diversity
Three years after the defeat of the Islamic State and to celebrate religious diversity in Iraq, a huge Christmas tree has been erected in ...
Morocco's normalisation trade-off: Western Sahara for Palestine
Comment: In exchange for recognition of Israel, the US has provided Morocco the opportunity to realize two of its longstanding ambitions. But ...
Pope plans first historic Iraq trip in March
The Vatican on Monday confirmed Pope Francis is scheduled to make the first ever trip by a pontiff to Iraq in March.
Haftar's capture of Italian fishermen sparks diplomatic storm
In-depth: Haftar's forces have detained a crew of Sicilian fishermen for over 90 days, igniting a diplomatic stand-off with Italy.
Pope says for first time that Uighurs are 'persecuted'
In a new book, the Pope acknowledged China's Uighurs as a 'persecuted' people, a claim the Chinese FM dismissed as 'groundless'.
The Arab American Republicans voting for Trump
In-depth: Over a third of Arab Americans polled say they prefer Donald Trump - an indication that many still gravitate towards the Republican ...
Italian appointed Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem
Pope Francis has appointed an Italian priest as Latin patriarch of Jerusalem.
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