The Pope calls on Baghdad to confront the scourge of corruption and abuse of power

Baghdad - INA

His Holiness Pope Francis called on Friday to confront the scourge of corruption and abuse of power.
The Pope said, during a speech at the official reception of His Holiness at the Baghdad Palace, followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “I thank the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, for inviting me to visit Iraq, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make this long-awaited visit to this one. Earth, the cradle of civilization, is closely linked, through the Prophet Abraham and many of the prophets. "