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Report: Iraqi PM invites Pope to visit Iraq
May 05, 2015
The prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches has concluded a three-day visit to Iraq.
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri visited a refugee camp, preached at Iraq’s cathedral, and met with civil leaders.
During one meeting, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi extended an invitation to the Pope to visit Iraq, according to an Italian media report.
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Further information:
- Cardinal Sandri: words, deeds in support of Iraqi Christians (Vatican Radio)
- Al Abadi invita Papa Francesco in Iraq (The Globalist)
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