Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi extended his congratulations to newly-elected Pope Leo XIV, and expressed hope that the new pope will strengthen the role of religious values in promoting justice, peace, and dialogue in an increasingly troubled world.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered his deep condolences on the demise of Pope Francis who died at the age of 88 on Monday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered his condolences on the demise of Pope Francis, the leader of the world's Catholics.
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.
Pope Francis has denounced the Israeli killings of Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, terming the incessant Israeli bombardments of schools in the besieged territory as “ugly”.
Pope Francis has renewed call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in a peace-focused address marking Easter Sunday, the most important day on the Christian calendar.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in telephone conversation with Pope Francis discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip, and stressed that all Abrahamic religions' teachings approve of supporting the oppressed Palestinian nation.
Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, Iraq’s top Shia cleric, has penned a letter to Pope Francis, urging intensified efforts to denounce violence and foster respect among followers of different faiths.
Pope Francis has reportedly condemned recent desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden and Denmark.
