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Papal trip to Iraq influences Muslims beyond Iraq’s borders, analyst says Papal trip to Iraq influences Muslims beyond Iraq’s borders, analyst says Pope Francis is greeted by Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, one of Shiite Islam s most authoritative figures, during a courtesy visit in Najaf, Iraq, March 6, 2021. (CNS photo/Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani office) By: Dale Gavlak Date: March 7, 2021 AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) Pope Francis’ historic visit to the Middle East’s most conflict-riven nation gives hope and comfort to Iraqis of all faiths, and some would even say to Arabs beyond Iraq’s borders. “The pope’s visit has been very well received by Muslims in the region. Did you see anyone on the news protesting against his visit? I myself am a Muslim, and we are very excited,” said Dania Koleilat Khatib, an analyst affiliated with the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut.

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