Pope Francis in Erbil: ‘The Church in Iraq Is Alive’ March 7, 2021 AM 1260 The Rock News Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Franso Hariri Stadium in Erbil, Iraq, March 7. Pope Francis on Sunday expressed joy at the vitality of the Church in Iraq despite years of fierce persecution. Post navigation Previous Previous post: Full Text: Pope Francis Offers Prayer of Suffrage for the Victims of War in MosulNext Next post: Water From a Well and a Rock