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February 9, 2012

Ahmadinejad Invites Pope to Visit Tehran

Philip Pullella, Reuters

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.

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