Iran’s President Ahmadinejad wants Pope Benedict to visit Tehran
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad would like Pope Benedict to visit Iran, Tehran’s ambassador to the Vatican has said.
“If the pope decides to come, we will welcome him in an excellent way, and, as far as the government is concerned, we will welcome him with enthusiasm,” Ali Akbar Naseri told reporters on Wednesday. Benedict has a standing invitation to visit the Islamic Republic but has so far not accepted.
The Vatican has criticized Ahmadinejad for calling for Israel to be wiped off the map. The pontiff has repeatedly encouraged dialogue to resolve differences over Iran’s disputed nuclear program, which the West says is aimed at making nuclear bombs. Tehran denies that.
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Ahmadinejad wants pope to visit Iran…well, I want to visit historical Homs, Syria but I’ve heard all the good stuff is long gone and little left to see or is THAT a misconception. I’m sure the weather is wonderful this time of year & there’s nothing quite like the fresh scent of shelling in the morning.