Pope Francis reveals he was nearly assassinated during historic Iraq trip

Pope Francis narrowly escaped two assassination attempts during his historic visit to Mosul, Iraq, in 2021, thanks to a tip from British intelligence and swift action by Iraqi police. Despite the risks, the pontiff continued his tour of the region to support the local Christian population and reinforce their place in Iraq and the Arab world. In his upcoming autobiography titled “Hope,” Pope Francis reflects on the harrowing experience and the importance of faith in the face of adversity.

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