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Iranpress: Parliament Speaker Offers Condolences on Death of Pope Francis

Parliament Speaker Offers Condolences on Death of Pope Francis

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 14:44

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has expressed his condolences following the death of Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who died Monday at age 88.

Iranpress: Pope Francis Passes Away at 88: A Pivotal Moment for Catholic Church

Pope Francis Passes Away at 88: A Pivotal Moment for Catholic Church

Monday, 21 April 2025 11:55

Pope Francis, the beloved leader of the world's Catholics, has passed away at the age of 88, as confirmed by the Vatican. His death marks a significant moment in the history of the Catholic Church, following a recent period of illness and recovery.

Iranpress: Pope Francis: Killing of Children in Gaza Is Unacceptable

Pope Francis: Killing of Children in Gaza Is Unacceptable

Monday, 03 February 2025 21:20

Tehran (IP) - Pope Francis condemned the killing of children in Gaza and other war-torn regions during a recent meeting at the Vatican.

Iranpress: Pope: Israeli Attacks on Gaza Are Cruelty

Pope: Israeli Attacks on Gaza Are Cruelty

Monday, 23 December 2024 08:06

Pope Francis doubled down Sunday on his condemnation of Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, denouncing their “cruelty” for the second time in as many days after Israel accused him of “double standards.”

Iranpress: Pope Suggests International Study Into Genocide in Gaza

Pope Suggests International Study Into Genocide in Gaza

Sunday, 17 November 2024 19:31

In a book written ahead of the Jubilee Year 2025, Pope Francis called for an investigation into the devastating situation in Gaza, describing the dire need for action to address the suffering of its people.

Iranpress: Pope Emphasizes the Continuation of the Ceasefire Negotiations in Gaza

Pope Emphasizes the Continuation of the Ceasefire Negotiations in Gaza

Monday, 02 September 2024 11:23

The Leader of Christian Catholicsو Pope Francis, once again called for an immediate ceasefire, the release of prisoners, and humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Iranpress: Pope Francis Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza

Pope Francis Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza

Thursday, 08 August 2024 15:24

Pope calls for halting escalation of Middle East conflict, ‘starting with Gaza’.

Iranpress: Pope Francis renews call for ceasefire and aid in Gaza

Pope Francis renews call for ceasefire and aid in Gaza

Saturday, 13 April 2024 16:06

Europe (IP): In a message released by the Vatican yesterday, Pope Francis renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and urged for the delivery of aid to its population.

Iranpress: Pope renews call for Gaza ceasefire

Pope renews call for Gaza ceasefire

Monday, 01 April 2024 12:02

Pope Francis has renewed call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza in a peace-focused address marking Easter Sunday, the most important day on the Christian calendar.

Iranpress: Pope called killing of civilians in Gaza appalling harvest

Pope called killing of civilians in Gaza appalling harvest

Monday, 25 December 2023 17:30

In his Christmas Day address, Pope Francis stated that children dying in wars, including in Gaza, are the “little Jesuses of today”.

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