![trust](https://i0.wp.com/cathnews.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/tom-reece-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&ssl=1)
Despite the naysayers who opposed the pope’s visit, Pope Francis’ pilgrimage to Iraq (March 5-8) went beyond expectations in achieving the three goals of his trip: showing pastoral solidarity with his suffering Christian flock, calling for peace and reconciliation for the Iraqi people and establishing improved relations between Christians and Muslims. In the run-up to Read more