- By Steph. G. Halston.
- (General Dispatch) – After the great risks posed by the pandemic, the leader of the Catholic Church fulfilled his promise, arriving Friday at Baghdad airport where he hopes to consolidate the objective of his trip.
- Iraqi Minister Fuad Hussein described the Pope’s trip as historic, where a large number of people are anxiously waiting to hear his message of peace.
- The visit to the country lasts at least three days; the pope hopes to meet with highly recognized personalities in the region, and to establish peace mechanisms that unify criteria for the social welfare of its citizens, after the continuous wars.
- With banners, flags and endless announcements, the parishioners welcomed the Pope on Friday afternoon, expressing the deep joy that the visit of His Holiness the Pope to their territory means for them.
- Regarding the security of the Pope and other leaders accompanying him, the Pope said he was confident in the security provided by the Iraqi government.
- As a result of his visit, the pope hopes to express a message of unity and peace among the people of Iraq who have been plagued by constant wars.
- The pope hopes to raise a prayer from the church in Baghdad, the site of the worst torture suffered by many Christians in 2010.
- In conclusion, the pope’s visit deeply hopes that his visit to this country will not remain mere words, but that economic and social policies can be transformed into welfare for its citizens.
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