Pope Francis, in his upcoming autobiography, reveals that during his 2021 visit to Iraq, he was targeted by suicide bombers. The attacks were planned in Mosul, a city where Iraqi Christians had suffered under Islamic State fighters. British intelligence tipped off the Vatican about a woman carrying explosives and a truck with similar intentions. Despite the threat, Pope Francis proceeded with his visit to show support for the persecuted Christian minority in Iraq. The Iraqi police intercepted the attackers, ensuring the Pope's safety. The visit was significant as it demonstrated the Pope's commitment to supporting Christians in the Middle East, who have faced severe persecution since the fall of Saddam Hussein and during the rise of ISIS. The Christian population in Iraq has drastically reduced from around a million to a few hundred thousand due to ongoing persecution. Pope Francis's visit was a gesture to show that the Church in the West cares about the plight of Middle Eastern Christians, despite their feeling of neglect over the years.