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Pope’s schedule in Iraq reveals two missions

In the first-ever papal visit to the country, Pope Francis plans to highlight the plight of Iraq's dwindling Christian population and promote interfaith dialogue.

Al-Monitor Staff
Al-Monitor Staff
Feb 9, 2021
Pope Francis holds the Holy Book of Prayers as he celebrates Mass for the Epiphany on January 6, 2021 at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. (Photo by REMO CASILLI / POOL / AFP) (Photo by REMO CASILLI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis holds the Holy Book of Prayers as he celebrates Mass for the Epiphany on Jan. 6, 2021 at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. — REMO CASILLI/AFP via Getty Images

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