Syriac Chaldean Patriarch Mor Louis Sako visits Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities

BAGHDAD — After the historic visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Iraq, His Beatitude Syriac Chaldean Patriarch Mor Louis Sako on visited the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities on Tuesday where he was received by Minister Hassan Nazim. Patriarch Sako commended the efforts and preparations made by the Ministry to receive Pope Francis.

Patriarch Sako also thanked the Ministry for its role in preparing the papal visit and the wide media coverage it received. The two parties also touched on the importance of tourism, especially religious tourism, and the interest in preserving Christian monuments.