Pope Francis thanked the people of Iraq on Wednesday for allowing him to make his historic trip to the country, saying the country's people have a right to live in peace and condemned weapons manufacturers and traffickers for selling arms to "terrorists".

Pope Francis thanks Iraqis for visit, saying they have right to live in peace

Iraq's top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani warned foreign actors on Friday against taking part in or inciting anti-government protests. The warning comes after Iraqi president Barham Salih's televised announcement that Prime Minister Mahdi is ready to resign.

Iraq protests: Ali al-Sistani warns foreign actors against interfering in anti-government protests

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Pope Francis thanks Iraqis for visit, saying they have right to live in peace

Iraq protests: Ali al-Sistani warns foreign actors against interfering in anti-government protests