Pope Leo XIV has awarded Iran’s ambassador to the Vatican as a Knight of the Grand Gross of the Pontifical Order of Pius IX.

The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Vatican, Hujjat-ul-Islam Mohammad Hussein Mokhtari, in an exclusive note for the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), wrote regarding the meeting between Pope Leo XIV and Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, that this encounter, rather than being a sign of political convergence between Washington ...

The Vatican Secretary of State has issued stern warning against the growing devastation in Gaza condemning the failure of the international community to stop the regime’s genocide in the besieged strip.

Iranian Foreign, Abbas Araghchi, has reiterated Iran’s rejection of the so-called “two-state solution” as a means of resolution of the Palestinians’ plight.

In a statement released yesterday, the 94-year-old religious authority described the pope as enjoying “a high spiritual standing among many peoples of the world” and lauded his “distinguished role in serving the causes of peace and tolerance.” Al-Sistani recalled their landmark 2021 meeting in Najaf during the pope’s historic visit to Iraq, calling ...

Funeral to be held on Saturday at 0800GMT.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has highlighted the role the Vatican can play in ending Israeli crimes against the Palestinians in the besieged Gaza.

Canadian Indigenous demanded Pope repudiate the doctrine.

The Vatican has issued a message addressing both Muslims and Christians worldwide to unite and build “more peaceful, harmonious and joyful coexistence” and stand against “the culture of hate.”

Conservative-leaning clergy want the progressive pontiff out, says the Italian daily La Stampa

Senior Iranian scholar highlighted importance of stronger interfaith relations between different religions stressing that improving relations between Shia and Sunni scholars will foil intrigues.