Pope Urges Protection for Fleeing Iraqi Christians

Pope Urges Protection for Fleeing Iraqi Christians

(AFP) — Pope Francis called on the international community on Thursday to protect the mostly Christian communities of northern Iraq fleeing a lightning advance by jihadist militants.

A statement delivered by his spokesman said the pope joined the urgent appeals for peace from bishops in the Middle East and called on the international community to “ensure the necessary help” reaches people fleeing fighters from the Islamic State (IS) extremist group. 

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