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Iran urges Vatican to take swift action to stop Gaza genocide

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a meeting with Vatican officials in Rome, called for urgent international action to halt the ongoing crimes in Gaza and ensure humanitarian aid reaches the besieged enclave.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Iran, Vatican FMs discuss ties, regional developments

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Foreign ministers of Iran and the Vatican have discussed bilateral ties, regional issues, and global developments over phone, stressing the importance of continued religious dialogue and mutual efforts for peace and justice.

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.