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Pope Francis and Iraq's top Shiite cleric delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence Saturday, urging Muslims in the war-weary Arab nation to embrace Iraq's long-beleaguered Christian minority during an historic meeting in the holy city of Najaf. Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani said religious authorities have a role in protecting…

Saturday marks the second day of Pope Francis' historic four-day historic pilgrimage to Iraq. The Pope met with Iraq's Grand Ayatollah, calling for interfaith unity. Chris Livesay reports from Iraq. Read More

Pope Francis met with Iraq’s Shia Muslim leader before crossing the desert to the ruins of the ancient city of Ur for an interfaith meeting. March 7, 2021 Read More

Pope Francis is in Iraq to encourage Christians to return home after years of persecution and violence Iraq declared on Saturday that March 6 will be a National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence following the landmark visit by Pope Francis to the country. The pontiff is in Iraq to encourage…

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Pope Francis releases a white dove during a prayer for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Church Square, in Mosul's Old City, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily Reuters / Sunday, March 07, 2021 Pope Francis releases a white dove during a prayer for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Church Square,…

Pope Francis meets with Iraq’s top Shi’ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, in Najaf, Iraq March 2021. (Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani office / Handout via REUTERS) Pope Francis met with a leading Iraqi Shiite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, on Saturday as part of the first-ever visit by a head…

UR, Iraq—Pope Francis met with Iraq’s most influential Shiite Muslim leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, in a historic encounter aimed at building bridges between Christians and Muslims. The two leaders invoked religion for the cause of peace and protection of the vulnerable, including Iraq’s beleaguered Christian minority. Saturday’s summit at…

PLAINS OF UR, Iraq — Pope Francis and Iraq’s top Shiite cleric delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence Saturday, urging Muslims in the war-weary Arab nation to embrace Iraq’s long-beleaguered Christian minority during a historic meeting in the holy city of Najaf. Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani said religious authorities…

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