Kurdistan Region President to attend Pope’s funeral

During an inter-religious prayer event in Erbil on Wednesday, Barzani stated that the Kurdistan Region will forever be “proud” of the late Pope's visit in 2021

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PM Barzani offers condolences on Pope's death

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani expressed his "deepest condolences" upon the passing of Pope Francis from pneumonia, calling the late pontiff "a voice of compassion and unity" and lauding his visit to the Kurdistan Region in 2021.

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Pope Francis has died aged 88

The Vatican announced that the Argentine-born Pope passed away on Monday after struggling with a severe illness, resulting in a wave of condolences being offered by global leaders and international figures.

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Pope Francis says escaped two attempts on his life during 2021 Iraq visit

Iraqi security forces were able to thwart the attempts and killed both attackers

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Iraq's top Christian leader reinstated as head of church

Iraq's Prime Minister reinstates Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako as Chaldean Catholic church patriarch.

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Pope Francis prays for victims of Iranian strike on Iraqi Kurdistan

Pope Francis calls for peace in the aftermath of Iranian missile strikes in Kurdistan region. Iraq challenges Iran's justification, recalling its ambassador over tensions.

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