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    Photos: Pope Francis lands in Baghdad, beginning the first-ever papal trip to Iraq

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    Photos: Pope Francis lands in Baghdad, beginning the first-ever papal trip to Iraq

    4-day visit to urge country's Christians to help rebuild the country after years of war


    Published:  March 05, 2021 15:48 Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor

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    Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi welcomes Pope Francis as he arrives at Baghdad International Airport to start his historic tour in Baghdad, Iraq. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi welcoming Pope Francis at Baghdad Airport. Image Credit: AFP
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    Pope Francis is received by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi upon disembarking from his plane at Baghdad International Airport to start his historic tour in Baghdad, Iraq. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Pope Francis walks down the steps of an airplane as he arrives at Baghdad international airport, Iraq. Image Credit: AP
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    Pope Francis disembarks a plane as he arrives at Baghdad International Airport where a welcoming ceremony is held to start his historic tour in Baghdad, Iraq. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Pope Francis walks down the steps of an airplane as he arrives at Baghdad international airport, Iraq. Image Credit: AP
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    Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard the airplane heading to Iraq. Image Credit: AP
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    Pope Francis walks down the steps of an airplane as he arrives at Baghdad international airport, Iraq. Image Credit: AP
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    Pope Francis disembarks a plane as he arrives at Baghdad International Airport where a welcoming ceremony is held to start his historic tour in Baghdad, Iraq. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Pope Francis speaks to journalists aboard the airplane heading to Iraq. Image Credit: AP
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    A plane carrying Pope Francis arrives at Baghdad International Airport to start his historic tour in Baghdad, Iraq. Image Credit: Reuters
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    A plane carrying Pope Francis arrives at Baghdad International Airport to start his historic tour in Baghdad, Iraq. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi welcoming Pope Francis at Baghdad Airport. Image Credit: AFP
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    A man takes selfies as he waits for the arrival of Pope Francis, at Baghdad Airport Road, in Baghdad, Iraq. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Iraqi Christians gather at the Church of the Virgin Mary before going to the airport. Image Credit: AP
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    Iraqi security forces stand guard by a mural depicting Pope Francis outside of Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad, Iraq. Image Credit: AP
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    A man holds an Iraqi flag as he waits for the arrival of Pope Francis, at Baghdad Airport Road. Image Credit: Reuters
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    Pope Francis gives his blessing as he prepares to leave from Fiumicino's International airport Leonardo da Vinci, near Rome, for Baghdad, Iraq Image Credit: AP

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