By: J.S.,STA
Mitja Leskovar, the titular archbishop of Beneventum and apostolic nuncio to Iraq, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and will thus not be able to accompany Pope Francis during the latter’s forthcoming visit to Iraq, foreign press agencies reported.
The Slovenian is quarantining outside his residence, the agencies said, quoting Vatican sources. The premises of the apostolic nunciature in Baghdad, where the pope is expected to stay the night during his visit, have been disinfected and staff tested.