Pope Francis touches down in Baghdad, hoping to boost an ancient Christian church and a war-torn country

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JUST IN: Pope Francis has landed in Iraq for a historic tour despite concerns over a surge in coronavirus cases and a spate of new rocket attacks

Baghdad, Iraq Pope Francis has landed in Iraq for a historic tour of the war-ravaged nation, where he is expected to meet with members of the country's dwindling Christian community and draw attention to their plight.

The trip, which marks the first-ever papal visit to Iraq, will also include meetings with the country's top political and religious officials. On Friday, the pontiff will hold meetings with Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and President Barham Salih. He will later meet with clerics and other officials at two Baghdad churches, including one that was the site of a bloody 2010 massacre. Pope Francis waves as he boards a plane for Iraq on March 5, 2021 at Rome's Fiumicino airport.

 

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Great to hear that Pope Francis made it to Iraq

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May your trip be safe Your Holiness.

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