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Pope Francis Visits the Modest House of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s Top Shia Cleric

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Pope Francis Visits the Modest House of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s Top Shia Cleric

Pope Francis met with Iraq’s leading Shia cleric, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in Najaf, Iraq, Saturday, March 6, 2021. After meeting Pope Francis, the Iraqi Shiite leader emphasized that religious authorities are important to protect minorities, including protecting Iraqi Christians. Al-Sistani is a highly respected figure in Iraq’s Shiite majority and his opinion on religious issues … Read more

Pope Francis Listens to the Chanting of the Koran at the Birthplace of Prophet Abraham

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Pope Francis Listens to the Chanting of the Koran at the Birthplace of Prophet Abraham

loading… BAGHDAD – Pope Francis, the head of the Vatican, listens to a recitation of verses from the Koran while on a visit to the ancient city of Ur, in southern Iraq, which is believed to be the hometown of Prophet Abraham. That moment took place last Saturday. Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday … Read more

Holding the Last Mass in Iraq before Going Home, This is the Speech of Pope Francis

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Holding the Last Mass in Iraq before Going Home, This is the Speech of Pope Francis

ERBIL, KOMPAS.com – Pope Francis held the last mass in Iraq, before being scheduled to return to the Vatican. To the thousands of devotees who packed the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, the Pope said he would always remember Iraq. “Iraq will always be remembered, in this heart,” he said ending with a speech Greetings, … Read more

Pope Francis condemns extremism as a betrayal of religion page all

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Pope Francis condemns extremism as a betrayal of religion page all

BAGHDAD, KOMPAS.com – The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis is emphatically criticizing extremism while visiting Ur, on Saturday (6/3/2021). This ancient Iraqi city is believed to be the birthplace of Abraham, the common ancestor of Jews, Christians and Muslims. Pope Francis criticized extremism as “a betrayal of religion,” on the second day … Read more

Pope Francis Arrives in Mosul, the City Destroyed by ISIS, Here Is His Prayer

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Pope Francis Arrives in Mosul, the City Destroyed by ISIS, Here Is His Prayer

MOSUL, KOMPAS.com – Pope Francis say a prayer on Mosul, one of the communities Kristen oldest destroyed world ISIS. Surrounded by the ruins of the Church of Al-Tahera (Immaculate Conception), the Pope asked Christians to come Iraq as well as the Middle East remain in their land. The Argentine pontiff said the “tragic” exodus from … Read more

In a meeting with Pope Francis, leading Iraqi Shi’a scholars support Christians and Muslims to live peacefully

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Pope Francis condemns extremism as a betrayal of religion page all

BAGHDAD, KOMPAS.com – Ayatollah Agung Ali al-Sistani told to Pope Francis in a historic meeting in the city of Najaf Iraq on Saturday (6/3/2021) that he supported the people Kristen in his country living in ” peace“. The meeting took place on the second day of the Pope’s scheduled visit to Iraq for the first … Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the first time in Iraq | NOW

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Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the first time in Iraq | NOW

Pope Francis celebrated a public mass for the first time on Iraqi soil at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Baghdad. This happened on Saturday in the presence of a limited number of believers and authorities, due to the corona virus. The historic event took place surrounded by tough security measures. The mass concluded the second day … Read more

Pope talks about history in Iraq; Bright reception in Baghdad

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Pope talks about history in Iraq; Bright reception in Baghdad

Pope Francis arrives in Iraq for historic visit He was given a warm welcome at the Baghdad airport. During the three-day visit, he will meet with Shiite cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani. For the first time in history, a pope is visiting Iraq. The pope is visiting six cities, including Mosul, which was destroyed by Islamic … Read more

Pope urges the Myanmar army Stop using violence against people

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Pope urges the Myanmar army Stop using violence against people

Her MajestyPopeFrancis Head of the Roman Catholic Church His Majesty the King urged the Myanmar Army to end violence against the people. And the release of political prisoners Pope Francis also called for talks in Myanmar to end the conflict. In addition, Pope Francis said: Young people in Myanmar should not face a hateful future. … Read more