Thousands of families are said to be returning to Iraq, just a few years after the towns were taken over by ISIS and Christians killed. Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq has apparently given hope to Iraqi Christians returning to their homeland after fleeing years of violence. Qaraqosh, in the NinevehContinue Reading
London: No one knows how many Iraqi Christians will flock to witness the historic visit of Pope Francis to Iraq, for the simple reason that no one knows exactly how many of the faithful remain in a country that can trace its Christian roots back to the earliest days ofContinue Reading
Baghdad: The apostolic nunciature in Iraq reported on Feb. 28 that the Nuncio Mitja Leskovar, has tested positive for COVID less than a week before Pope Francis trip to the country. “The Apostolic Nuncio has recently tested positive to the COVID 19 virus. His symptoms are very light and fromContinue Reading
London: An Indian origin doctor is among infectious disease experts, who have expressed concern about Pope Francis’s upcoming trip to Iraq. They cited a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile healthcare system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him. No-one wants to tell FrancisContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis will make a historic visit to Iraq in March, the Vatican said Dec. 7, the first ever by a pontiff and which will include a trip to Mosul. The 83-year-old has long spoken of his desire to visit the Middle Eastern country, although the Vatican saidContinue Reading
