Why is Pope Francis visiting Iraq? | Behind the Story

Pope Francis’ long-awaited visit to Iraq is just days away, and despite the dangers of the Covid-19 pandemic, the pope still plans to go through with the trip. Why is this visit so important? Fr. Christopher Clohessy of the Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies joins America editor Ricardo da Silva, S.J., for a detailed look at what some people are calling the ‘papal visit of the century.’
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