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Pope Francis embarks on risky, historic Iraq tour

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Pope Francis embarks on risky, historic Iraq tour

Pope Francis embarks on risky, historic Iraq tour

Pope Francis landed in Baghdad on Friday, saying he felt duty-bound to make the "emblematic" visit because Iraq had suffered so much for so long.

Adam Reed reports


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