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Massive security net in Iraq as pope begins visit like a pilgrim of peace

ROME: Iraq is deploying thousands of additional security personnel to protect Pope Francis during his four-day visit, which comes after a spate of rocket and suicide bomb attacks raised fears for the Catholic leader’s safety.A senior security official who has been briefed on the security plan said that forces involved had been trained to deal with worst-case scenarios, from street battles to bombings and rocket attacks. Large-scale exercises included hypothetical threats among preparations for the March 5-8 visit, the first-ever by a pope to Iraq. As well as concerns over violence, the country has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases, further complicating preparations.

A shawl, medallions and a 500-year-old book: the gifts given and received by the Pope in Iraq

SHARE From flowers to Lamborghinis, the Pope is no stranger to gifts. On the first day of his visit to Iraq, he exchanged gifts with the president and Christian leaders and will continue to be given a variety of keepsakes as he continues his four-day trip. Here are some of the items he has received and given so far. Presidential gifts Iraq s President Barham Salih presented a number of gifts to the pontiff, including two stone carvings by the late Iraqi artist Mohammed Ghani Hikmat, and a hand-embroidered cross featuring gold thread and semi-precious stones with a head cap from Kurdistan.

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