Pope Francis revealed he almost fell victim to double suicide bombings during his 2021 trip to Iraq, highlighting the threats faced during his historic visit.
In his upcoming autobiography, Francis stated how British intelligence warned Iraqi police of planned bombings, which led to timely arrests before the attacks could happen.
Reflecting on the attempted bombings, Francis emphasized the grim reality that even a plan to commit violence during a visit by a peace advocate symbolizes the fruit of war.
Despite the security risks, the pope traversed Iraq as a 'pilgrim of peace,' urging Christians to forgive the past injustices they endured under ISIS.
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