First papal visit to Iraq to go ahead despite Covid and terrorism concerns

A sign welcoming Pope Francis hangs outside the Syriac Catholic church of Mar Thoma (St Thomas), in the predominantly Christian town of Qaraqosh. Photograph: Zaid Al-Obeidi/AFP/Getty Images

A sign welcoming Pope Francis hangs outside the Syriac Catholic church of Mar Thoma (St Thomas), in the predominantly Christian town of Qaraqosh. Photograph: Zaid Al-Obeidi/AFP/Getty Images

source https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/01/first-ever-papal-visit-to-iraq-to-go-ahead-despite-covid-and-terrorism-fears