Pope’s Iraq visit kindles hope among many wanting to see country recover
The Pope was greeted by a lively folk song and dance event and many felt moved seeing images of him meet Sistani.
Pope Francis is welcomed as he arrives to hold inter-religious prayer at the ancient archeological site of Ur, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Abraham, in Ur near Nassiriya, Iraq March 6, 2021. (photo credit: REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
