Pope Francis

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.

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.

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.

Ghalibaf offers condolences over Pope Francis demise

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has extended his condolences following the passing of Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88.

Ayatollah Al-Sistani offers condolences on passing of Pope

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority Ayatollah Ali Al-Husseini Al-Sistani on Monday offered his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis.

Hezbollah lauds Pope Francis for his call for dialogue

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Hezbollah اhas offered condolences over the demise of Pope Francis, praising him for his call for interfaith dialogue.

FM Araghchi condoles demise of Pope Francis

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered his condolences on the demise of Pope Francis, the leader of the world's Catholics.

Pezeshkian offers condolences on passing of Pope Francis

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered his deep condolences on the demise of Pope Francis who died at the age of 88 on Monday.

Pope Francis passes away

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced.

Pope Francis leaves hospital after 1st public appearance

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Pope Francis has left Gemelli University Hospital in Rome, shortly after making his first public appearance following a five-week long hospitalization.

Pope Francis to stay in hospital for time being

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The discharge of Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized with pneumonia since February 14, is not yet expected, Vatican sources say.

Pope Francis needs non-invasive mechanical ventilation

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Pope Francis’s health condition is stable, but he needs non-invasive mechanical ventilation in the nighttime, the Vatican said.

Pope Francis has bronchial spasm, urgent aid needed

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Pope Francis has had a bronchial spasm and was in need of urgent medical aid.

Pope Francis remains in critical condition

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Pope Francis' condition "continues to be critical," the Vatican has said.

Pres. Pezeshkian wishes health for Pope Francis

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has wished Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, a speedy recovery.

Pope Francis diagnosed with pneumonia

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Pope Francis is suffering from pneumonia in both lungs, the Vatican said in a statement.

Pope Francis:

Trump’s planned deportations of immigrants disgrace

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Pope Francis has criticized US President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport immigrants as a “disgrace.”

Russia's Putin congrats foreign leaders on Christmas

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin sent Christmas and New Year greetings to a number of foreign leaders, according to Kremlin press service.

Iran pres. to pope:

Pezeshkian wishes for Palestine liberation in message to Pope

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian President in a congratulatory message to Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, hoped for effective measures to achieve peace, security, and freedom for oppressed nations, such as the oppressed Palestinians.

Pope again slams cruelty of Israeli bombing campaign on Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, has reiterated his condemnation of the “cruelty” of Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip, where Palestinian children are being “machine-gunned” and civilian facilities bombed. 

Pezeshkian pens message to Pope

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday inked a message to Pope Francis.

Pope calls for global investigation into Gaza genocide

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Pope Francis has urged international community to study Israel's war in Gaza as a genocide against Palestinian people.