Pope Francisescu: I want to go to Iraq

Pope Franescu expressed today the desire to visit Iraq in 2020, despite security conditions, still untarnished in this country. A thought always helps me when I think of Iraq. I'd like to visit next year. This country must move ahead of”, he claimed a speech after hosting the attendees of the Relief Meeting [...]
A thought always helps me when I think of Iraq. I'd like to visit next year. This country must move ahead of”, he confirmed a speech, after hosting the attendees of the Relief Meeting for Eastern Churches (ROACO).
He also voiced regret that the country will not again drop prey and tensions stemming from old conflicts among regional powers.
” The holy Sovereign has earlier expressed his desire to visit Iraq. Conditions are not yet favourable for such a journey”, the Vatican's number two cardinal, Pierre Parrol, confirmed in January.












