Meethak Al-khatib Meethak Al-khatib is a freelance journalist based in Erbil, Iraq. By this Author Feb 18, 2021 Voices of Iraqis awaiting Pope Francis: He comes to say, 'I am with you'Christians across Iraq are eagerly anticipating Pope Francis' planned March 5-8 visit to their country. NCR spoke with five Iraqi Christians in Baghdad and Erbil, focusing on their hopes for the papal visit.