Pope urges end to violence on historic Iraq trip

Published: March 5, 2021, 10:27 p.m.

Pope Francis calls for an end to extremism and violence in his opening address of the first-ever papal visit to Iraq. But why are Christians in Iraq being persecuted? Also in the programme: Czech Republic struggles to contain Covid-19; and China's new powers to control Hong Kong's democracy. (Picture: Pope Francis speaks during a meeting at the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Salvation in Baghdad Credit: EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MEO)