APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO IRAQ 5-8 MARCH 2021
We pray for the successful visit of Pope Francis to Iraq, starting today.
Link to the timetable of events for Pope Francis in Iraq.
We pray for the successful visit of Pope Francis to Iraq, starting today.
Link to the timetable of events for Pope Francis in Iraq.
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I am appalled that Francis is making a foreign trip during a pandemic. He and his party are vaccinated, most people in Iraq are not. Watching TV footage of crowds lining his route there was no social distancing to be seen. Further the large number of security personnel needed adds further risk.
My prayer for this trip is that it will not be a super spreader.