In a statement, Ayatollah said, “The Pope enjoyed a high spiritual position among many people in the world and gained high respect for all due to his outstanding role in helping to cause peace and tolerance.”
“We have received the news with deep grief that the death of his sacred Pope Francis, the Vatican pope who enjoyed a high spiritual position among many people around the world,” the statement added.
“He was highly regarded by all for his distinguished role in contributing to the causes of peace and tolerance, and for his solidarity with those oppressed and persecuted all over the world, in this era.”
MNA