Vatican

Pezeshkian pens message to Pope

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

Pope Francis reacts to Lebanon developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – "I am saddened by the news from Lebanon, where in recent days the intense bombings have claimed many victims and caused destruction," said Francis during the general audience in front of thousands of pilgrims and tourists.

West silence emboldens Israel to continue crimes

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The new Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the United States and some Western states with their indifference and support have encouraged the Israeli regime to continue its crimes.

Vatican calls Iran to embrace dialoge aimed tension in WA

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) –During a phone call with Iran’s new president Masoud Pezeshkian the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, appealed to Tehran to embrace “dialogue, negotiation and peace”.

Iran embassy calls for intl. actions to counter Islamophobia

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Issuing a statement on the occasion of International Day to Combat Islamophobia, the Islamic Republic of Iran embassy in the Vatican condemned all forms of religious violence, religious extremism and Islamophobia.

Iran’s Bagheri holds talks with Vatican official

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri has held talks with Vatican’s Under-Secretary for Relations with States Miroslaw Wachowski.

Iran FM meets Jordanian counterpart, Vatican PM in Geneva

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has held separate meetings with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman Safadi and Vatican Prime Minister Pietro Parolin in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Vatican can play role in ending the Israeli crimes in Gaza

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – The foreign minister of Iran said that the Vatican can play a significant role in the settlement of the crisis in Gaza where the Israeli regime is committing genocidal crimes.

Pope calls for continuation of truce in Gaza

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Pope Francis on Wednesday called for the continuation of the ongoing truce in the Gaza Strip, for the release of all prisoners and for humanitarian aid access into the territory.

Iran appoints new ambassador to Vatican

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran has dispatched Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari as the new ambassador to the Vatican.

Iran FM reiterates warning against risk of Gaza war spillover

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has once again warned against the danger of the spread of the war on Gaza by the Zionist regime and its Western backers to the other parts of the West Asia region.

Iran FM:

Zionist regime kills all Abrahamic religions followers

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister wrote a letter to Vatican counterpart to underscore the savagery committed by the Zionist Israeli regime.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Enabling desecration of holy books totally indefensible

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has censured certain governments over their indefensible support for the desecration of holy scriptures under the banner of free speech.

Pope Francis condemns burning of Quran

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Pope Francis said the burning of the Muslim holy book, the Quran, has made him angry and disgusted and that he condemned and rejected permitting the act as a form of freedom of speech.

Vatican envoy hails women's activities in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Vatican's Ambassador to Tehran Andeji Yusovic on Monday lauded the role played by the Iranian women in the society.

Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health.

Pope Francis not to attend Queen’s funeral: Vatican

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Issuing a statement on Friday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis will not attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II next week.

Amir-Abdollahian on JCPOA:

US should prepare conditions for finalization of agreement

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Stating that Iran presented important initiatives during the JCPOA talks, Iranian Foreign Minister said that it is necessary for the American side to realistically prepare the conditions for the finalization of an agreement.

Amir-Abdollahian leaves Tehran for Rome for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian left Tehran for the Italian capital of Rome on Monday morning.

2 police officers reportedly injured in car chase in Vatican

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – A terror alert was triggered in the Vatican City ahead of Pope Francis’ Sunday prayer after an Albanian crashed his car through security barriers near St. Peter's Square, media reported.

Raeisi receives new ambassadors' credentials (+Details)

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi received the credentials of the new ambassadors of New Zealand, Spain, the Netherland, and the Vatican to Tehran on Tuesday.