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In-depth: Amid an outpouring of hope over Pope Francis' visit, much work is still needed to rebuild Mosul from the ruins of war and protect Iraq's Christian community.
In-depth: Beyond the image of tolerance and coexistence promoted by Kurdish authorities, Christian communities in Iraqi Kurdistan have long suffered discrimination and exploitation.
Iraqi PM declares National Day of Coexistence
Iraq’s prime minister has declared March 6 a National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence in Iraq.
Pope to visit Iraq church damaged by IS militants
For Christians, the IS reign dealt a blow to a population already shrinking since the security breakdown and rise of militancy that followed the ...
Pope meets top Iraq Shia cleric in interfaith milestone
The two elderly, respected men of religion met at Sistani's humble home in the shrine city of Najaf on Saturday, the second day of the ...
Pope urges Iraq to embrace its Christians on visit
Pope Francis opened his historic trip with a plea for Iraq's Muslims to embrace their Christian neighours as a precious resource.
Pope urges end to violence on historic Iraq trip
The pope is defying the pandemic and renewed security fears to make a "long-awaited" trip to comfort one of the world's oldest Christian ...
Pope Francis 'happy' to land in Iraq
Banners all over Najaf have celebrated "the historic encounter, between the minarets and the church bells".
'Pilgrim of peace' Pope Francis heads to war-scarred Iraq
The pope left Rome early today for the four-day journey.
Pope Francis in Iraq: Healing, piety and PR
Comment: Pope Francis' highly anticipated visit to Iraq places a host of spiritual and political expectations on the charismatic pontiff. Here's ...
Pope Francis in Iraq: A bridge of faith
In-depth: Pope Francis is making history with his trip to Iraq, bringing a message of solidarity to Iraqi Christians while forging a path of ...
Pope to visit Iraq as 'pilgrim of peace'
On the eve of his historic trip, Pope Francis extended the olive branch to those of other religious, describing himself as a "pilgrim of peace ...
Ireland to reopen embassy in Iran by 2023
The reopening is part of the Global Ireland initiative to increase the country's global impact.
Pope's upcoming Iraq trip 'dangerous', says Benedict XVI
Former Pope Benedict XVI warned that his successor Pope Francis' visit to Iraq was "dangerous" because of security and coronavirus concerns
Papal visit to Iraq to go ahead despite concerns
The 84-year-old pope will make his first visit to the country despite being in to coronavirus age risk group.
Experts voice concern over pope trip to Iraq
The March 5-8 trip is expected to provide a sorely-needed spiritual boost to Iraq's beleaguered Christians while furthering the Vatican's bridge-building efforts with the Muslim world.
Vatican envoy to Iraq tests positive for coronavirus: officials
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.
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.
World leaders congratulate US President Biden
World leaders extended their congratulations to US President Joe Biden.
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.
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 Francis told the countries' leaders to do more to bring peace and stability to their nations.
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