Iraqi Christians prepare for the Pope's visit - in pictures

Pope Francis is making a landmark visit to Iraq on March 5

Christian volunteers hold Iraqi and Vatican flags as they decorate streets ahead of the planned visit of Pope Francis, in Qaraqosh, Iraq. Reuters

Christian volunteers hold Iraqi and Vatican flags as they decorate streets ahead of the planned visit of Pope Francis, in Qaraqosh, Iraq. Reuters

Feb 25, 2021

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