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Pope Francis in Mosul: a message of peace and inclusion bolstered by a diverse community
When Pope Francis arrives in Iraq on 5 March, he will come with a message of peace and unity supported on a pillar of diversity. This message is at the core of UNESCO’s mandate, where inclusion and diversity are critical to understanding, mutual respect, and ultimately a more peaceful and just world. It manifests itself in our cooperation with the Iraqi government and through our various initiatives, whether it is a question of preserving and promoting its complex and diverse cultural and religious heritage, or preventing violent extremism through Education.