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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 communities, while deepening his dialogue with Muslims.
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
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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 ...
Five places Pope Francis will see on Iraq trip
Pope Francis is visiting Iraq and has five heritage sites on his list of visits, including some damaged in the war on IS.
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.
Iraq sees record Covid-19 cases as new lockdown begins
Iraq has been among the countries hardest-hit by coronavirus in the Middle East, with more than 660,000 reported cases and over 13,200 deaths.
Iraq's Sadr backs early elections in rare appearance
Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr has backed a call for early elections as his movement aims to take the post of prime minister
Meet the Palestinian DJ who sparked a political storm
In-depth: The arrest of DJ Sama after hosting a techno event in the West Bank reveals a deeper set of tensions within Palestinian society.
Billionaire right-winger Adelson buried in Jerusalem
Billionaire Republican donor Sheldon Adelson was buried in Jerusalem.
A year after Soleimani's killing, tensions simmer in Iraq
In-depth: Iran has promised to avenge Soleimani's killing, but the proliferation of more independent armed militias in Iraq could be an even ...
Palestinian DJ Sama Abdulhadi released on bail
Palestinian DJ Sama Abdulhadi was released on bail on Sunday.
Baghdad procession marks anniversary of Iran general's death
Mourners marched on the road towards Baghdad airport, with the scene of the bombing that killed Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis ...
Mob sets Hindu temple on fire in Pakistan
The mob attacked the shrine in northwest Pakistan amid rumours of its expansion.
Activists call for release of Palestinian techno DJ
A petition calling for the release of Sama Abdulhadi, dubbed Palestine's techno queen, has amassed nearly 6,000 signatures.
A Sudan in transition presents first-ever film for Oscars
Acclaimed coming-of-age story 'You Will Die at Twenty' is only the eight film to have been made inside Sudan.
Cards from across Iraq bring Christmas cheer to Christians
Iraqi Christians woke up to Christmas cards from their Muslim neighbours in a heartfelt exchange of love and solidarity.
Iraq 'shrine factions' look to peel away from Hashed
Four warring factions in Iraq threaten the country's fragility.
Funeral begins for assassinated Iran nuclear scientist
Iran's top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated in an attack the Islamic republic has blamed on Israel.
UAE condemns 'heinous' killing of Iran scientist
The assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist has been condemned by the United Arab Emirates as a "heinous" act.
Iran mulls response to killing of nuclear scientist
Debate raged in Iran over how and when to respond to a top nuclear scientist's assassination, blamed on arch-foe Israel, as his body was ...
Iran nuclear scientist's body taken to Muslim shrine
President Hassan Rouhani has accused arch-foe Israel of acting as a US "mercenary" and killing Mohsen Fakhrizadeh when assailants opened fire at ...
Strike Haifa if Israel killed scientist, Iran newspaper urges
Iranian analyst Sadollah Zarei said striking Haifa and killing a large number of people would "definitely lead to deterrence".
A huge museum to Basel Al-Assad, the Syrian ruler's brother who died in 1994.
Ali Alyas has been formally named as the Yazidi 'Baba Sheikh'.
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