March 9, 2021
POPE Francis waves as he arrives for an open air Mass at a stadium in Irbil, Iraq, Sunday.
(AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
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PETER YOUNG: Papal courage and vision in a land shattered by conflict
People around the world watching the media coverage over the weekend of Pope Francis’ historic first-ever papal visit to Iraq must surely have been both surprised and impressed that such a visit was really happening. Many will marvel at the bravery and energy of the 84-year-old Pontiff in making what must amount to his riskiest journey yet.
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