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Pope arrives in Iraq to rally Christians despite pandemic
Video Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO
Published on March 5, 2021 - Duration: 00:43s
Pope arrives in Iraq to rally Christians despite pandemic
Pope Francis has arrived in Iraq 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 papal visit to the country.Francis, who wore a face mask during the flight, kept it on as he descended the stairs to the tarmac and was greeted by two masked children in traditional dress.
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