Iraq declares 6 March ‘National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence’

Grand Ayatollah affirms “full constitutional rights” of Christians to live like all Iraqis in peace and security

“Love is our strength,” says Pope Francis at first ever Papal Mass in the Chaldean Rite

Pope stresses fraternity in meeting with Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah

Pope in Iraq: Believers of all religions must “turn instruments of hatred into instruments of peace”

The importance of the Pope’s meeting with Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani

Hate, violence and shedding blood “incompatible with authentic religious teachings,” says Pope in Iraq

Pope to Iraq’s President: “I come as a pilgrim of peace in the name of Christ”

Iraq Itinerary

Itinerary for Pope Francis's historic visit to Iraq.

Lent and Easter Movies

Relating movies to the day's Gospel reading.

Archbishop Semaan

Syriac Catholic Archbishop talks about his home city of Qaraqosh.

Archbishop Warda

Archbishop reflects on persecution, war and conflict in Iraq.