The ruins of Iraq and Syria are proving a treasure trove, with former foes vying to uncover buried bullion, dollars and jewels

Treasure hunters circle in search of Islamic State’s lost loot

Pope Francis leads the Angelus prayer on Epiphany, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at the Vatican, January 6, 2021.

Pope Francis was formally invited to Iraq in 2019 by President Barham Saleh

Trip is planned from March 5th to 8th, 2021.