Vatican News

• Muslim Council of Elders on Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq
  The Muslim Council of Elders issues a statement regarding Pope Francis’ landmark visit to Iraq saying it is a message of solidarity with victims of violence in the region and around the world
• Highlights of Pope Francis’ 1st day in Iraq
  Pope Francis concluded the first day of his Apostolic Journey to Iraq meeting with participants in a Scholas Occurentes youth program.
• Pope Francis' expressions of closeness with the Iraqi people
  Closeness is a hallmark of Pope Francis’s personal style as a shepherd. As he continues his Apostolic Journey to Iraq, we explore the many times he has expressed his closeness to the Iraqi people.