Papal Iraq Visit News
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This is the pure Gospel’: Pope moved by Iraqi Christians’ witness
Mar 13, 2021
Pope Francis said that the sight of the destroyed churches and ruins in Mosul and the Nineveh Plains in northern Iraq left him speechless.
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Prayer of the Children of Abraham
Mar 13, 2021
At the end of the interreligious meeting on March 6, those present recited a “Prayer of the Children of Abraham.”
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The name of God cannot be used to justify acts of murder
Mar 13, 2021
In his first speech in Iraq, Pope Francis called for an end to violence and extremism so that ordinary Iraqis can live, work, and pray in peace.
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Pope blesses Marian statue desecrated by Islamic State
Mar 13, 2021
A statue of the Virgin Mary that had been desecrated by the Islamic State was present at Pope Francis’ Mass in Erbil on Sunday, March 7.
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Pope at Audience: Fraternity is challenge for Iraq and whole world
Mar 10, 2021
Pope Francis reflects on his recent Apostolic Journey to Iraq during the weekly General Audience, and highlights a penitential sense he felt during his visit, as well as the joy of the Iraqi people at welcoming Christ's message.
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Pope’s Iraq visit 'an important step in promoting fraternity'
Mar 10, 2021
The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity hails Pope Francis’ just-concluded Apostolic Journey to Iraq as a crucial moment for promoting tolerance, inclusiveness and human fraternity.
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Baghdad professor: Pope Francis teaches us that change must come from us
Mar 10, 2021
Anan Alkass Yousif, a consecrated virgin and professor at Baghdad University, speaks of the importance of the Pope's trip, describing him as a courageous pastor of a small flock, there to convert hearts and change minds.
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Card Sako: 'I asked the Pope: ‘Are you happy? A lot!' he said
Mar 09, 2021
The Chaldean Patriarch expressed satisfaction with Pope Francis' visit to Iraq, who is stronger than COVID-19 and terrorism. This event can bear fruit “in every respect”, from interfaith dialogue to the rebirth of the Christian community and the country. The meeting with al-Sistani was memorable.
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Pope's trip 'influences Muslims beyond Iraq's borders'
Mar 09, 2021
Pope Francis' historic visit to the Middle East's most conflict-riven nation gives hope and comfort to Iraqis of all faiths, and some would even say to Arabs beyond Iraq's borders.
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Pope: "Charity, love and fraternity are the way forward"
Mar 09, 2021
Speaking to journalists on the flight to Rome, Pope Francis retraces the stages of his historic visit to Iraq: the meeting with "the wise and man of God" Al Sistani, his feelings before the destroyed churches in Mosul, his emotion at the words of the Christian mother who lost her son and forgave his killers, the promise of a trip to Lebanon
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.