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Pope Francis in Iraq: A Man on a Mission
March 08, 2021
Pope Francis was a man on a mission, says correspondent John Cookson in Baghdad on Monday morning. The question is: Did he succeed?
Pope Francis in Iraq: Historic Meetings on Saturday Stir Hope
March 06, 2021
John Cookson reports from Iraq, on a momentous day of doings in an historic visit to the country by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis in Ur: Our Common Father in Faith is Abraham, Our Common Enemy isHatred.
March 06, 2021
The core of Pope Francis's message was one of universal fraternity and universal respect for human life and dignity as the only sure foundations for society and the only true guides to responsible stewardship of the created order, with which God has entrusted us.
Pope Francis meets Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in Iraq
March 06, 2021
Francis and Sistani appear to share some traits, which could mean they’ll get on well going forward. They are close in age - Sistani is 90, Francis is 84 - and men both shun ostentation.
Pope Francis: At the Presidential Palace in Iraq
March 05, 2021
"It's indescribable," said one worshipper, 53-year-old Martin Scekes, who survived the bombing and decided to stay. Mr. Scekes  told the Catholic Herald: "The Pope coming to see us will lift our hearts."
Vatican diplomat: ‘Pursuit of Truth’ necessary for inter-religious dialogue
November 27, 2020
“[W]hen human dignity is protected," said the diplomat, " men and women are at liberty to devote themselves with an unhindered conscience to seek the Truth.”
Cardinal Nichols to take four imams to meet the Pope
March 30, 2017
The delegation will meet Vatican officials responsible for interreligious dialogue
First books of the Bible show God’s love for humanity, says Francis
February 24, 2017
The Pope told Jewish scholars that the Torah showed 'paths of goodness [that we] must walk together'
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