Pope Francis is all set to make his historic visit to Iraq despite Wednesday's rocket attacks. The Church organising committee in Baghdad has confirmed that the Pope is determined and is also excited about his forthcoming visit.

Pope Francis to embark on a whirlwind tour to Iraq despite rocket attacks

Next month, Pope Francis will undertake a historic visit to Iraq. The focus of the visit will be a groundbreaking meeting with Iraq's top Shi'ite Muslim cleric. What do the Christians in Iraq think about the Pope's visit? WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: What do Iraq's Christians think about the visit of Pope Francis?

Pope Francis is all set to become the first Pope in history to visit Iraq on a four-day trip in March 2021, the Vatican reported on Monday. The announcement was made by the Spokesman Matteo Bruni who reported the Pope will be visiting the capital Baghdad, as well as Ur, a city linked to the Old Testament figure of Abraham, and Erbil, Mosul and Qaraqosh in the plain of Nineveh.

Pope Francis to make first trip from Vatican to Iraq in March 2021