The following is the telegram sent by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on behalf of the Holy Father Francis for the victims of the terrorist attack in Tehran, Iran on Wednesday 7 June.

Telegram of the Holy Father

His Holiness Pope Francis sends his heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the barbaric attack in Tehran, and laments this senseless and grave act of violence. In expressing his sorrow for the victims and their families, His Holiness commends the souls of the deceased to the mercy of the Almighty, and he assures the people of Iran of his prayers for peace.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State