Vatican Says Iran Now Called On to Combat Terrorism.
- 8 years ago
Pope Francis met with the Iranian president Tuesday, joining in a cordial discussion which touched on the recent nuclear accord and Iran's role in the region.
President Hassan Rouhani met first with Francis, privately for 40 minutes, and later with other officials.
The Vatican in a statement said the conversation delved into the nuclear accord recently taking effect and "the important role that Iran was called to play" to combat terrorism along with other countries in the region.
Iran was also urged to help fight arms trafficking, the Vatican said.
The Vatican described the talks as "cordial" and said "common spiritual values were highlighted," as well as good Iranian-Vatican relations.
After the meeting, Iran's president asked Pope Francis to pray for him.
The Vatican meeting was a key part of an Iranian effort to take a more prominent place on the world stage after a nuclear deal with Western powers.
President Hassan Rouhani met first with Francis, privately for 40 minutes, and later with other officials.
The Vatican in a statement said the conversation delved into the nuclear accord recently taking effect and "the important role that Iran was called to play" to combat terrorism along with other countries in the region.
Iran was also urged to help fight arms trafficking, the Vatican said.
The Vatican described the talks as "cordial" and said "common spiritual values were highlighted," as well as good Iranian-Vatican relations.
After the meeting, Iran's president asked Pope Francis to pray for him.
The Vatican meeting was a key part of an Iranian effort to take a more prominent place on the world stage after a nuclear deal with Western powers.