Iran Extends Warm Wishes to Newly Elected Pope: A Historic Gesture of Diplomacy

Iran Extends Warm Wishes to Newly Elected Pope: A Historic Gesture of Diplomacy

Tehran, IRNA – In a significant development, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has extended his heartfelt congratulations to newly-elected Pope Leo XIV. He expressed hope that the new pontiff will enhance the role of religious values in fostering justice, peace, and dialogue in a world increasingly marred by conflict.

In a message sent on Friday after the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Araqchi conveyed his best wishes. He stated:

“At a time when the world is plagued as rarely before by injustice and cruelty, poverty and inequality, and war and bloodshed, the global attention to the election of a new pope reflects a shared hope for religion and religious teachings to safeguard lofty moral and human values and to prevent the dominance of moral vices over humanity.”

Cardinal Prevost was elected as the successor to the late Pope Francis after two days of discussions and voting among the cardinals on Thursday. Here are some key points about the new pope:

  • Name: Leo XIV
  • Age: 69 years old
  • Origin: Chicago, Illinois
  • Significance: First American to lead the Catholic Church

Prior to his election, Cardinal Prevost dedicated many years to serving in Latin America. His contributions include:

  1. Spending a decade in Trujillo, Peru
  2. Serving as the bishop in Chiclayo from 2014 until 2023

The previous pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as Pope Francis, passed away at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke, following a recent recovery from pneumonia.

As the world looks forward to the new leadership, many hope that Pope Leo XIV will bring a renewed focus on the importance of moral values in addressing global challenges.

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