Monday, February 22, 2021

Pope Plans Historic Visit To Iraq As Its Christian Populations Dwindle

An Iraqi policeman walks by a mural depicting Pope Francis on the outer walls of Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad on Monday. Pope Francis

Many Iraqis — Christian and Muslim — say they are excited about the first papal visit to the country, raising hopes of religious tolerance in the face of extremist violence.

(Image credit: Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP via Getty Images)

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