Pope Francis Survived Iraq Assassination Attempts
Pope Francis Survived Iraq Assassination Attempts

Pope Francis Survived Iraq Assassination Attempts

News summary

Pope Francis has revealed that he was the target of an assassination attempt during his historic visit to Iraq in March 2021, detailed in his upcoming autobiography 'Hope'. British intelligence informed Iraqi police of plans by two suicide bombers, including a woman with explosives and a speeding van, aiming to attack during the papal visit to Mosul. Despite advice against the trip due to security risks and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pope felt compelled to proceed to emphasize peace and solidarity among religious communities. Iraqi police successfully intercepted and neutralized the threats, ensuring the Pope's safety. This trip marked the first papal visit to Iraq, a country previously under the grip of ISIS, and highlighted the Pope's commitment to interfaith dialogue and support for Christian minorities. The book is set for release on January 14, 2025.

Story Coverage
Bias Distribution
40% Right
Information Sources
bfb2a97b-336e-48d9-b69a-147df7862dc23de3a42a-679f-4933-9294-ef9df5494c53166bc319-c612-4063-955b-1bdc4fec97ffb5604fbc-eed1-463f-8ea7-72fed5b9d859
+6
Left 40%
Center 20%
Right 40%
Coverage Details
Total News Sources
11
Left
4
Center
2
Right
4
Unrated
1
Last Updated
26 min ago
Bias Distribution
40% Right
Related News
Daily Index

Negative

25Serious

Neutral

Optimistic

Positive

Ask VT AI
Story Coverage

Related Topics

Subscribe

Stay in the know

Get the latest news, exclusive insights, and curated content delivered straight to your inbox.

Related News
Recommended News