What Iran's President Asked of Pope Francis during His Visit

Aimee Herd : Jan 26, 2016
Fox News

It was the first visit by an Iranian president to Vatican City since 1999.

According to reports, president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani had a request for Pope Francis when he recently visited the Holy See: "Pray for me." (Photo via Fox News)

It was the first visit by an Iranian president to Vatican City since 1999.

Rouhani, during his 4-day European trip, came to Rome bearing a gift for the pope; a hand-made rug which he said was made in the Iranian city of Qhom.

During his 40-minute meeting with Pope Francis, Rouhani reportedly said, "I ask you to pray for me."

Pope Francis called the visit "a real pleasure."