Watch VideoA historic moment. For the first time ever: a pope setting foot in Iraq.
Pope Francis arrived in Baghdad on Friday, beginning a three-day tour of the country to boost the fading Christian community and promote interfaith harmony.
It's the pope's first overseas trip since the pandemic began — and it's taking...
Pope Francis Starts Historic Iraq Trip To Boost Fading Christians
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