Pope sends condolences for death of Iranian president, foreign minister

ROME – Pope Francis Monday sent condolences to Iran following a helicopter crash that claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahain, assuring of his prayers for their families and the nation.

In the telegram, the pope said, “I send condolences upon the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahain, and all who perished in yesterday’s helicopter crash.”

“Entrusting the souls of the deceased to the mercy of the almighty...