Grand Ayatollah
Shia powerhouse al-Sistani helped shape today’s Iraq
Egypt
March 6, 2021
Shia powerhouse al-Sistani helped shape today’s Iraq
One highlight of Pope Francis’ historic visit to Iraq is his meeting Saturday with a revered religious leader for Shia…
Iraq’s top Shia cleric backs early parliamentary elections
Middle East
September 13, 2020
Iraq’s top Shia cleric backs early parliamentary elections
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s top Shia cleric on Sunday threw his support behind the prime minister’s announcement to hold parliamentary…
Iraqi cleric condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded
Middle East
February 1, 2020
Iraqi cleric condemns use of force, 11 protesters wounded
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s most powerful religious figure, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, reiterated Friday his condemnation of the use of…