Pope Francis’s recent visit to Iraq has been called “courageous” as well as “reckless”  — but little in between. He described himself on the journey as “a pilgrim of peace” bearing a message of fraternity. Whatever else it was, the visit was certainly historic. Here, in one place, from start to finish, is all the Catholic Herald’s coverage: from start to finish, you’ll find our reportage and analysis — from Iraq and Rome — at your fingertips.

Friday, March 5, 2021

“Iraq on Tenterhooks ahead of Pope Francis’s Arrival”
By John Cookson in Baghdad

“Pope Francis Arrives in Iraq”
By John Cookson in Baghdad

“Pope Francis: At the Presidential Palace in Iraq”
By John Cookson in Baghdad

“Pope Francis in Iraq: Address to Civic and Political Leaders”
By Staff Reporter in Rome

“Pope Francis to Bishops, Priests, Religious of Iraq”
By Staff Reporter in Rome

“Pope Francis in Iraq: A Joyful Beginning to an Historic Visit”
By John Cookson in Baghdad

Saturday, March 6, 2021

“Pope Francis meets Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in Iraq”
By John Cookson in Baghdad / Ur

“Pope Francis in Ur: Our Common Father in Faith is Abraham, Our Common Enemy is Hatred”
By Christopher R. Altieri in Rome

“Pope Francis in Iraq: Mass at Chaldean Cathedral of St Joseph”
By Christopher R. Altieri in Rome

“Pope Francis in Iraq: Historic Meetings on Saturday Stir Hope”
By John Cookson in Baghdad

Sunday, March 7, 2021

“Pope Francis in Iraq: Sunday at a Glance”
By John Cookson in Baghdad

“Pope Francis in Iraq: A Prayer for The Dead in Mosul”
By Christopher R. Altieri in Rome

“Pope Francis in Iraq: Visit to Immaculate Conception in Qaraqosh”
By Christopher R. Altieri in Rome

“Pope Francis in Iraq: Mass at Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil”
By Christopher R. Altieri in Rome

“Archbishop Warda on Pope Francis in Iraq: Powerful message a gift to all Iraqis”
By Christopher R. Altieri in Rome

“Pope Francis in Iraq: Pope Meets Father of Refugee Family who Died at Sea”
By Staff Reporter in Rome

“Pope Francis in Iraq: Not Your Typical Lenten Sunday”
By John Cookson in Baghdad

“Pope Francis in Iraq: A Man on a Mission”
By John Cookson in Baghdad

“Pope Francis: Meeting with Iraq’s top Shiite cleric offered ‘universal message’ of fraternity”
Catholic News Agency

“Full text: Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Iraq”
Catholic News Agency

“Pope Francis in Iraq: The Long Play”
By Christopher R. Altieri for The Editors