Amid the Rubble of Mosul, Francis Offers a Salve for Iraq’s Wounds – New York Times March 8, 2021 by Fulcrum After the Islamic State took control of Mosul seven years ago and declared it the capital of its caliphate, the terrorist group sought to strike fear deep into the West by vowing to conquer Rome. But with the Islamic State pushed from the city, it was Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who on Sunday came to Mosul. Jason Horowitz & Jane Arraf. New York Times. 7 March 2021 FulcrumShareTweetShare
