Francis defies security fears and pandemic to visit one of the world’s oldest and most persecuted Christian communities.
Francis defies security fears and pandemic to visit one of the world’s oldest and most persecuted Christian communities.
The pope has called for an end to acts of violence, extremism and intolerance.
Pope Francis travelled to the ancient city of Ur in southern Iraq to reinforce his message of interfaith tolerance.
The pontiff met Ali al-Sistani in holy city of Najaf to urge Muslims to embrace Iraq’s beleaguered Christians.
Pope Francis expected to visit the ancient southern Iraqi city of Ur on Saturday.
Pope says he felt duty-bound to visit Iraq because the country had suffered so much for so long.
The pontiff lands in Baghdad in highly symbolic visit for dwindling Iraqi Christian communities affected by conflict.
Saudi health ministry said having a coronavirus vaccine is a must in order to participate in this year’s Hajj.
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