Iran-Vatican Relations

Iran FM, Vatican officials explore ways of expansion of ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian held talks and exchanged views with the Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Gallagher at noon on Tuesday.

Iran FM calls for followers of Abrahamic religions to desecration of al-Aqsa

The Iranian foreign minister has called for an appropriate response by the followers of Abrahamic religions to Israel’s brutal raids against Palestinian worshippers in al-Aqsa Mosque.

Iran’s Zarif Holds Talks with Vatican’s Prime Minister, Top Diplomat

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had a meeting with the Vatican's Prime Minister Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Gallagher in the Vatican City.

Iran FM, Pope Francis Discuss US Sanctions, Palestine Suffering

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, in the Vatican City.

Iran’s FM in Italy for Talks with Rome, Vatican Authorities

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Rome to meet with Italian and Vatican officials.

Ayatollah Sistani Urges Removal of Sanctions in Meeting with Pope: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says Iraq’s top religious authority Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has called for the removal of sanctions against nations in his recent meeting with the pontifex in Najaf.

Vatican Urges US to Lift Iran Sanctions amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The Vatican has called on the White House to heed Iran’s concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

Iran’s Former Ambassador to Vatican Dies of Coronavirus

Seyyed Hadi Khosroshahi, a prominent Iranian cleric and the Islamic Republic’s first ambassador to Vatican City, has died of the novel coronavirus at the age of 81.

Iran Urges Pope Francis Not to Remain Indifferent to US Sanctions

An Iranian official has called on Pope Francis not to remain indifferent to the US sanctions due to be re-imposed on the Islamic Republic by US President Donald Trump On Monday, November 5.

Iran Condoles with Vatican, Christians on Cardinal Tauran’s Death

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed condolences on the demise of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue in the Roman Curia.

Iran Appoints Ten New Ambassadors, Representatives  

Iranian Foreign Ministry has released the names of new representatives and ambassadors appointed to ten countries and international bodies across the world.

US Condoles with Iran over Deadly Earthquake

The US Department of State has offered its condolences to the Iranian and Iraqi people affected by the tragic earthquake that has so far killed 430 and wounded 7370 people.

Iran, Vatican City Discuss Plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar

Iranian foreign minister and Vatican City’s secretary for relations with states have conferred on the desperate situation of Muslims in Myanmar, calling for an international effort to end the plight.

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