Pope Francis visits Iraq in historic trip
Pope Francis releases a white dove during a prayer for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Church Square, in Mosulmore
Pope Francis holds a Mass at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021. Vatican Media/Handout via more
General view of a mass held by Pope Francis at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021 in this scremore
Girls wave national flags as they gather at Church square ahead of Pope Francis' arrival to visit Mosul, Iraq,more
A nun wearing a protective face mask greets Pope Francis during a prayer for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Cmore
A faithful waits for Pope Francis to hold a mass at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTEmore
Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the car in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Ako Rasheed
Pope Francis holds a mass at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
General view of a mass held by Pope Francis at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021 in this scremore
Pope Francis arrives to hold a mass at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Azad Lamore
A girl sits down before Pope Francis holds a prayer at the Grand Immaculate Church in the town of Qaraqosh, Irmore
A nun celebrates as people wait for the arrival of Pope Francis, in the town of Qaraqosh, Iraq, March 7, 2021.more
People carry umbrellas as they celebrate after a mass led by Pope Francis at the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbimore
General view of a mass held by Pope Francis at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq March 7, 2021 in this scremore
A woman waves a Vatican flag as she waits for Pope Francis to hold a mass at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Imore
A faithful waves a Vatican flag as she waits for Pope Francis to hold a mass at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbilmore
Pope Francis arrives to hold a prayer at the Grand Immaculate Church, in Qaraqosh, Iraq March 7, 2021 Vatican more
Children smile as Pope Francis visits the Grand Immaculate Church in the town of Qaraqosh, Iraq, March 7, 2021more
Pope Francis sits down before holding a prayer at the Grand Immaculate Church in the town of Qaraqosh, Iraq, Mmore
Pope Francis arrives to hold a mass at the Grand Immaculate Church, in the town of Qaraqosh, Iraq March 7, 202more
Pope Francis prays for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Church Square, in Mosul's Old City, Iraq, March 7, 2021more
Pope Francis holds a minute of silence at the destroyed cathedral in Mosul's old city, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REmore
Pope Francis arrives to hold a minute of silence at the destroyed cathedral in Mosul's old city, Iraq, March 7more
Pope Francis arrives to pray for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Church Square, in Mosul's old city, Iraq, Marmore
Pope Francis prays for war victims at 'Hosh al-Bieaa', Church Square, in Mosul's old city, Iraq, March 7, 2021more
People gather at Church square ahead of Pope Francis' arrival to visit Mosul, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yarmore
A security officer guards the area ahead of Pope Francis' visit to Mosul, Iraq, March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Namore
Pope Francis meets with Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, in Najaf, Iraq, March 6. Grmore
A girl is carried after attending a mass led by Pope Francis at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Bamore
Pope Francis attends an inter-religious prayer at the ancient archeological site of Ur, traditionally believedmore
Pope Francis arrives to meet with Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, in Najaf, Iraq, Mmore
Pope Francis arrives to hold a Mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Baghdad, March 6. Vatican Mmore
Pope Francis holds a Mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Baghdad, March 6. Vatican Media/via Rmore
A banner showing a picture of Pope Francis at the Chaldean Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Baghdad, March 6. REUTmore
Pope Francis arrives to lead a mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Baghdad, March 6. REUTERS/Amore
General view of the ancient archeological site of Ur, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Abraham, more
Pope Francis arrives to hold inter-religious meeting at the ancient archeological site of Ur, traditionally bemore
A shadow of a member of Iraqi security forces is seen on a wall before Pope Francis arrival to hold a Mass at more
Pope Francis waves as he leaves after holding a mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Baghdad, Mmore
A man stands next a picture of Pope Francis at the Chaldean Cathedral of ''Saint Joseph'' in Baghdad, March 6.more
Pope Francis arrives to lead a mass at the Chaldean Cathedral of "Saint Joseph" in Baghdad, March 6. REUTERS/Amore
Pope Francis arrives to meet with Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, in Najaf, March 6more
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi walks with Pope Francis upon his arrival at Baghdad International Airpmore
Pope Francis disembarks a plane as he arrives at Baghdad International Airport where a welcoming ceremony is hmore
Pope Francis shakes hands with an Iraqi offical, upon his arrival at Baghdad International Airport, in Baghdadmore
Iraqi Officials welcome Pope Francis at Baghdad International Airport, in Baghdad, Iraq. Iraqi Prime Minister more
People gather as they wait for Pope Francis' arrival in Baghdad, Iraq, March 5. Vatican Media/via REUTERS
A motorcade leaves the Syro-Catholic Cathedral of 'Our Lady of Salvation' after Pope Francis' visit, in Baghdamore
Pope Francis waves to the crowd upon his arrival in Baghdad, Iraq. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani
Pope Francis meets young people of Scholas Occurrentes in Baghdad, Iraq March 5. Vatican Media/via REUTERS
Pope Francis leaves the Syro-Catholic Cathedral of "Our Lady of Salvation" after a visit in Baghdad, Iraq, Marmore
Members of Iraqi security forces stand guard near a poster of Pope Francis ahead of his arrival to the Syro-Camore
Pope Francis visits the Syro-Catholic Cathedral of "Our Lady of Salvation" in Baghdad, Iraq, March 5. Iraqiya more
Iraq's President Barham Salih speaks with Pope Francis during a welcome ceremony, at the presidental palace inmore
Pope Francis visits the Syro-Catholic Cathedral of "Our Lady of Salvation" in Baghdad, Iraq March 5. REUTERS/Ymore
Iraqi President Barham Salih and Pope Francis attend a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace during thmore
Pope Francis and Iraqi President Barham Salih attend a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Baghdamore
A limousine carrying Pope Francis arrives at the Presidential Palace during his historic tour in Baghdad, Iraqmore
Pope Francis arrives for his speech during a ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Baghdad, Iraq. REUTERS/Yarmore
Pope Francis is received by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi upon disembarking from his plane at Baghdamore
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