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March 4, 2021

Pope Francis Moves Ahead with Iraq Trip Despite Coronavirus Concerns
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Pope Francis is planning to travel to Baghdad Friday and is scheduled to
meet with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani Saturday. Some view the visit
as ill-advised - in addition to ongoing violence, a surge in coronavirus
cases has prompted lockdowns in Iraq. The Vatican's ambassador to Iraq
recently tested positive for COVID-19.


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