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Pope Francis in Iraq

Iraq’s Christians are still waiting for a miracle

March 07, 2022

A year ago Pope Francis made an historic pilgrimage to Iraq. Journalist John Cookson covered the visit for the Catholic Herald and now he's returned to discover if the papal visit has changed the lives of the country's beleaguered Christians. This is the first of two reports.

Pope Francis in Iraq: All our Coverage in One Place

March 12, 2021

Pope Francis’s recent visit to Iraq has been called “courageous” as well as “reckless” — but little in between. He described himself on the journey as “a pilgrim of peace” bearing a message of fraternity. Whatever else it was, the visit was certainly historic. Here, in one place, from start to finish, is all the

Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Iraq

March 08, 2021

CNA’s full transcript of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Baghdad, Iraq, to Rome, Italy on March 8, 2021.

Pope Francis in Iraq: The Long Play

March 08, 2021

He went not just to proclaim Christ, but to proclaim our dependence upon Christ, in the face of suffering that can't be swept away.

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: Pope Meets Father of Refugee Family who Died at Sea

March 07, 2021

A statement from the Press office of the Holy See said the Pope spent "a long time" with Mr. Kurdi, listening to him as he spoke -- through an interpreter -- of his pain at the loss of his family.

Pope Francis in Iraq: Not Your Typical Lenten Sunday

March 07, 2021

The Pope returns to Baghdad and departs for Rome Monday, having wound up what will be seen as a highly successful four-day historic pilgrimage.

Archbishop Warda on Pope Francis in Iraq: Powerful message a gift to all Iraqis

March 07, 2021

"We know that through your prayers you continue to urge this broken world and this broken land to a time of peace, humility and prosperity," Archbishop Warda said, "with dignity of life and purpose for all."