Pope Francis' plane arrives in Baghdad on his first visit to Iraq
The Pope's plane arrived in Iraq. Today, Friday, March 5th, which is his first visit to this Arab country. Which will last for four days.
According to "Al-Ittihad". The aim of the visit is to reassure the Christian community in Iraq, and to promote interfaith dialogue in general.
It is reported that Pope Francis insisted on making this visit. This is despite the Corona crisis and severe restrictions. He is scheduled to meet the Pope, the most prominent Shiite cleric in Iraq.