Pope Francis Reveals Two Assassination Attempts in Iraq
Pope Francis’s new autobiography, “Hope,” reveals two thwarted assassination attempts during his 2021 Iraq trip. British intelligence warned of a female suicide bomber en route to Mosul and a speeding van carrying similar intent. Iraqi authorities apprehended and neutralized both threats, as confirmed to the Pope by the Vatican Gendarmerie. This high-risk visit, the first papal trip to Iraq, demonstrated Francis’ commitment to supporting Iraqi Christians and fostering interfaith dialogue, including a historic meeting with Grand Ayatollah al-Sistani.
John Q. Hosedrinker