Apostolic Nuncio in Iraq Tests Positive for COVID-19 Five Days Before Papal Trip February 28, 2021 AM 1260 The Rock News Pope Francis made a surprise visit to CasAmica onlus, a centre that provides short-term housing to hospital patients and their families on the southern edge of Rome Dec. 7, 2018. Pope Francis embarks on his apostolic trip to Iraq March 5. Post navigation Previous Previous post: Iowa Religious Freedom Bill Sets ‘Highest Standard’ for Government, Backers SayNext Next post: Pope Benedict’s ‘Conscience Is Clear’ Regarding His 2013 Resignation