This week, we look back at Pope Francis’ historic visit to Iraq and examine the significance of the trip with a panel of experts.
Pope Francis set us an example last weekend by going to Iraq to deliver a message of peace, fraternity, and care. How can we imitate him?
Want a quick snapshot of how Pope Francis' visit to Iraq went? Here is a brief synopsis along with some evocative quotes.
On Sunday, March 7, as his historic apostolic visit to Iraq drew to a close, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Erbil in northern Iraq.
On March 7, during his apostolic visit to Iraq, Pope Francis visited the Christian community in Qaraqosh. Read his address to them here.
On March 7, during his apostolic visit to Iraq, Pope Francis visited the city of Mosul to pray for the victims of the war. Read that prayer here.
The pope is in Iraq this weekend. Tune in to hear what the Chaldean Bishop of Canada, Bawai Soro, has to say about his country and the pope’s visit.
On March 6, during his apostolic visit to Iraq, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in the Chaldean Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Baghdad. Read his homily here.
During an interreligious meeting of the three Abrahamic religions at Ur, Pope Francis and representatives of other religions prayed this prayer together.
On March 6, Pope Francis participated in an interreligious meeting at Ur of the Chaldeans, the birthplace of Abraham. Read the address he gave.