Papal trip to Iraq influences Muslims beyond Iraq’s borders, analyst says
Papal trip to Iraq influences Muslims beyond Iraq’s borders, analyst says
Pope Francis is greeted by Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, one of Shiite Islam s most authoritative figures, during a courtesy visit in Najaf, Iraq, March 6, 2021. (CNS photo/Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani office)
By: Dale Gavlak
Date: March 7, 2021
AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) Pope Francis’ historic visit to the Middle East’s most conflict-riven nation gives hope and comfort to Iraqis of all faiths, and some would even say to Arabs beyond Iraq’s borders.
“The pope’s visit has been very well received by Muslims in the region. Did you see anyone on the news protesting against his visit? I myself am a Muslim, and we are very excited,” said Dania Koleilat Khatib, an analyst affiliated with the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut.
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Pope’s Iraq visit an important step in promoting fraternity
The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity hails Pope Francis’ just-concluded Apostolic Journey to Iraq as a crucial moment for promoting tolerance, inclusiveness and human fraternity.
By Fr. Benedict Mayaki, SJ
Pope Francis’ historic Apostolic Journey to Iraq is “an important moment for the world and a true promotion of the values advocated by the document on human fraternity,” affirmed the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity in a statement.
The Higher Committee noted that during his four-day trip to the Middle Eastern nation, Pope Francis visited a number of Iraqi cities, including Baghdad, Najaf, Erbil and Mosul. The Pope also attended a meeting for interfaith dialogue in Ur and, in a speech there, emphasized the importance of promoting human fraternity and called on believers to revive the values of human fraternity.
Pope s trip influences Muslims beyond Iraq s borders
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Iraq s most revered Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, meets with Pope Francis and his delegation at his home in the holy city of Najaf on March 6. (Photo: Ayatollah Sistani s Media Office/AFP)
Pope Francis historic visit to the Middle East s most conflict-riven nation gives hope and comfort to Iraqis of all faiths, and some would even say to Arabs beyond Iraq s borders. The pope s visit has been very well received by Muslims in the region. Did you see anyone on the news protesting against his visit? I myself am a Muslim, and we are very excited, said Dania Koleilat Khatib, an analyst affiliated with the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut.
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