TEHRAN, April 21, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Iran offered condolences on Monday following the death of Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, at the age of 88.

"My colleagues have just informed me of the news... I offer my condolences to all Christians around the world," Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei said at a press briefing. Iran, a Muslim-majority country, maintains close ties with the Vatican.