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Distro - Pope Francis Visit to Iraq 

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At the beginning of March 2021, Pope Francis made a historic tour visit to Iraq after Iraq’s President Barham Salih, sent an invitation in July 2019.
He is the first sitting pope to travel to Iraq, not because it was never intended but because of the situation of the country. Indeed, Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI attempted to visit, but could not due to conflict and war.
People gathered in crowds to welcome the Pope in the different cities, increasing concerns about the spread of the coronavirus. Pope Francis was vaccinated in January, but many were worried the virus would spread among the... 

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IRAQ. Nineveh Plains. March 3, 2021. Christian villages dot the... 

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IRAQ. Ur. March 6, 2021. The ancient city of Ur in southern Iraq.... 

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IRAQ. Nineveh Plains. March 3, 2021. Christian villages dot the... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 3, 2021. Residents of Qaraqosh, a Christian... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 3, 2021. Residents of Qaraqosh, a Christian... 

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IRAQ. Qauaqosh. March 3, 2021. Iraqi Christians pray inside the... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 2, 2021. Mari Salebu is an Iraqi Christian... 

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IRAQ. Nineveh Plains. March 3, 2021. The baptism of 6-month-old... 

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IRAQ. Nineveh Plains. March 3, 2021. The baptism of 6-month-old... 

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IRAQ. Nineveh Plains. March 3, 2021. The baptism of 6-month-old... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 2, 2021. Mari Salebu is an Iraqi Christian... 

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IRAQ. Mosul. March 2, 2021. War-ravaged west Mosul, where damaged... 

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IRAQ. Nineveh Plains. March 3, 2021. Christian villages dot the... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 1, 2021. Damage to the main church in Qaraqosh.... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 7, 2021. Damage to the Church of the Immaculate... 

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IRAQ. Mosul. March 3, 2021. Workers build a stage in front of... 

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IRAQ. Mosul. March 2, 2021. War damage to the Our Lady of the... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 3, 2021. Residents of Qaraqosh, a Christian... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 3, 2021. Preparations underway for the... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 3, 2021. Preparations underway for the... 

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IRAQ. Baghdad. March 6, 2021. Scene outside of the Chaldean Cathedral... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 3, 2021. Preparations underway for the... 

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IRAQ. Baghdad. March 5, 2021. Iraqi Christians gather to catch... 

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IRAQ. Baghdad. March 5, 2021. Pope Francis is welcomed by Iraqi... 

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IRAQ. Baghdad. March 5, 2021. Pope Francis is welcomed by Iraqi... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 6, 2021. Nuns pray inside the Immaculate... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 7, 2021. A group of nuns standing on a... 

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IRAQ. Baghdad. March 5, 2021. Pope Francis is welcomed by Iraqi... 

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IRAQ. Ur. March 6, 2021. Pope Francis leading an inter-faith... 

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IRAQ. Ur. March 6, 2021. Pope Francis leading an inter-faith... 

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IRAQ. Ur. March 6, 2021. Pope Francis leading an inter-faith... 

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IRAQ. Ur. March 6, 2021. Pope Francis leading an inter-faith... 

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IRAQ. Baghdad. March 6, 2021. Pope Francis leaves the Chaldean... 

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IRAQ. Baghdad. March 6, 2021. Pope Francis arrives at the Chaldean... 

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IRAQ. Baghdad. March 6, 2021. Pope Francis arrives at the Chaldean... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 7, 2021. Pope Francis visits the Church... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 7, 2021. Church-goers try to get a glimpse... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 7, 2021. Crowds gather to get a glimpse... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 7, 2021. Damage to the Church of the Immaculate... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 7, 2021. Worshiper listen to Pope Francis... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 7, 2021. Church-goers try to get a glimpse... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 7, 2021. Pope Francis at the Church of... 

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IRAQ. Qaraqosh. March 7, 2021. Pope Francis at the Church of... 
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