Middle East

Where the IS ruled, the Pope urges Christians to forgive, rebuild

Russia gains points with vaccine diplomacy, but obstacles arise

Swiss vote on proposal to ban facial coverage in public

Lobbyist says Myanmar junta wants to improve relations with the West and reject China

Pope Francis has historic meeting with revered Shiite cleric in Najaf, Iraq

Pope Francis meets with leading Shiite cleric in Iraq

Hundreds of vaccinated Israelis attend Tel Aviv concert

Pope to visit the ancient city of Ur, ‘the cradle of civilization’ | Religion News

Pope urges Iraq to embrace its Christians on historic visit

Israel postpones campaign to vaccinate Palestinian workers

Biden signals support to replace the authority of the war power

Pope Francis lands in Baghdad, hoping to boost an ancient Christian church and a war-torn country