Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and security concerns, Pope Francis hopes to visit Iraq March 5-8.
Pandemic, security pose challenges, but pope, Iraqis, hopeful for visit
Cardinal says pope will meet top Shiite leader in Iraq
Pope Francis’ March trip to Iraq is still on and he plans to meet personally with Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, leader of the country’s Shiite Muslim majority.
Cardinal: Iraqis in ‘state of shock’ after drone kills Iranian general
Iraqis fear their country, already weary from years of war, may be dragged into a conflict between the United States and Iran.