Pope Francis began his historic visit to Iraq today, hoping to comfort a Christian community traumatized by decades of war and sectarian conflict. This is the first visit by a pope to Iraq, a country which has seen years of violence and war since the US invasion in 2003.
Pope Francis' visit is also seen as a sign of encouragement for the Iraqi government, which is trying to restore peace and stability to the country after years of conflict. The pope will meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, as well as Muslim and Christian religious leaders.
Pope Francis' visit is also a moment of great importance for the Christian minority in Iraq, who have been persecuted and driven from their homes by terrorist groups like the Islamic State. The pope plans to meet with members of the Christian community in Baghdad, Mosul and Qaraqosh, a predominantly Christian city that was liberated from Islamic State in 2017.
Pope Francis in Iraq: a historic visit to comfort a traumatized Christian community
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