Share this Story: Raymond J. de Souza: Despite pandemic, Pope Francis reaches out to Christians and Muslims in IraqRaymond J. de Souza: Despite pandemic, Pope Francis reaches out to Christians and Muslims in Iraq Papal travel is no longer remarkable. Pope Francis arrived in Iraq on Friday morning for a three-day visit. Try refreshing your browser, or Raymond J. de Souza: Despite pandemic, Pope Francis reaches out to Christians and Muslims in Iraq Back to video But Francis is determined and his trip has three purposes. Pope Francis, on the eve of his departure to Iraq, made reference to those frustrated plans and said that he would not “keep the people waiting twice.” The third reason is closest to Pope Francis’ heart. Signing joint declarations with the most senior Islamic clerics, Pope Francis proposed fraternity as the remedy for a world riven by conflict.

Source: National Post March 05, 2021 18:00 UTC