Mar. 7, 2021

Pope-Sistani meeting in Najaf grips Iraqi media

Iraq/Religion

The story : Pope Francis' visit to Iraq attracts great attention in both Iranian and Iraqi media, notably following his meeting  with Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, the highest Shiite religious authority in Iraq. After the historic meeting in the holy city of Najaf, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi declared March 6 a national day of tolerance and co-existence. Meanwhile, prominent Iraqi Sunni politicians see themselves as overlooked during the visit.

The coverage : After the historic meeting in Najaf, the offices of the respective religious leaders issued statements....

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