Pope Francis told
visiting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Tuesday that he hoped
for peace.
Speaking after their talks at the Vatican, the pope told
Rouhani: "Thank you for your visit and I hope in peace",
according to the press pool.
Tuesday was Rouhani's first visit to a pontiff.
The Iranian president arrived for his three-day trip Monday,
when he met Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Premier
Matteo Renzi.
He will visit the Colosseum Wednesday morning.
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