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Pope Francis is greeted by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi as he arrives at Baghdad s international airport, Iraq, Friday, March 5, 2021. Pope Francis heads to Iraq on Friday to urge the country s dwindling number of Christians to stay put and help rebuild the country after years of war and persecution, brushing aside the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Photo: Associated Press
By NICOLE WINFIELD and SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press
BAGHDAD (AP) Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday to urge the country’s dwindling number of Christians to stay put and help rebuild the country after years of war and persecution, brushing aside the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns to make his first-ever papal visit.
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