Pope Francis
-
“Be the Christ of our time”: Iranian author’s message to Pope
TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iranian author Habib Ahmadzadeh has appealed to Pope Leo to remain in Lebanon until violence ends, urging him to perform a “twenty-first-century miracle of peace” inspired by Christ and Imam Musa al-Sadr’s historic stand.
-
Iran’s cultural heritage min. meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican
TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri met with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican on Monday to convey cultural, civilizational, and humanistic message from the Iranian nation.
-
Iran Embassy to Vatican congratulates new Pope on election
TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Vatican, in a message, congratulated the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Provost as the new Pope and leader of the world's Catholic Church.
-
Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American will lead the Roman Catholic Church.
-
Conclave to select Pope Francis’ successor has begun
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) — The cardinals, including those who will not vote, have gathered in St. Peter's Basilica for the Mass 'Pro eligendo Romano Pontifice', which marks the opening of the Conclave to select Pope Francis' successor.
-
Persian carpets play important role in Pope funeral
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – The use of Persian carpets in papal funeral proceedings may seem like a surprising choice—that is, to those unaware of the long history of carpets from the Islamic world in Christian contexts.
-
World leaders attend Pope Francis funeral service
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Funeral service for Pope Francis begins at Saint Peter's Square in Rome; World leaders, including the Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, and thousands of faithful attend.
-
VIDEO: Funeral of Pope Francis in Vatican
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Monday aged 88, is due to get under way at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.
-
Pope in the world of books
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – The late Pope Francis has produced a range of written works, including personal narratives, religious writings, and insights on societal matters. The only book he has authored specifically for children is "Dear Pope Francis.
-
Iran's culture minister due in Rome to attend Pope's funeral
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance left Tehran for Rome on Friday to attend the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis.
-
Almost 130,000 people bid farewell to Pope Francis in Rome
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Almost 130,000 people have visited St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their final respects to Pope Francis since Wednesday.