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Samya Kullab, Associated Press
Articles by Samya Kullab, Associated Press
Pope Francis is flanked by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi upon his arrival at Baghdad's international airport, Iraq, Friday, March 5, 2021.  (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
FaithNews
Pope Francis arrives in Iraq to rally Christians despite pandemic
Nicole Winfield - Associated PressSamya Kullab, Associated Press
Francis’ plane touched down at Baghdad’s airport just before 2 p.m. local time. Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on hand to greet him.
FaithNews
‘Not a good idea:’ Infectious disease experts are worried about Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq
Nicole Winfield - Associated PressSamya Kullab, Associated Press
Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system and the unavoidable likelihood that Iraqis will crowd to see him.
FaithNews
Pope Francis moves ahead with plans to meet Shiite leader in Iraq
Nicole Winfield - Associated PressSamya Kullab, Associated Press
The Vatican on Monday released the itinerary of Francis’ March 5-8 visit to Iraq, his first foreign trip since being grounded for 16 months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
FaithNews
Deadly suicide bombing in Baghdad won’t stop Pope Francis from visiting Iraq, patriarch says
Nicole Winfield - Associated PressSamya Kullab, Associated Press
Iraq’s top Catholic official said Thursday that a deadly suicide bombing in Baghdad hasn’t thwarted Pope Francis’ plans to visit.
Politics & SocietyNews
Iraq’s Christians cancel Christmas celebrations in solidarity with protestors
Samya Kullab, Associated Press
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Church in Iraq, decries the sectarianism that is prevalent in his country.