In light of the news yesterday of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of Great Britain, the Holy Father asked his Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone to dispatch a telegram of condolence addressed to the Prime Minister of Great Britain.
The Right Honorable David Cameron
Member of Parliament and Prime Minister
His Holiness Pope Francis was saddened to learn of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher. He recalls with appreciation the Christian values which underpinned her commitment to public service and to the promotion of freedom among the family of Nations.
Entrusting her soul to the mercy of God, and assuring her family and the British people of a remembrance in his prayers, the Holy Father invokes upon all whose lives she touched God's abundant blessings.
Telegram of Condolence
at the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher
(original text in English)
The Right Honorable David Cameron
Member of Parliament and Prime Minister
His Holiness Pope Francis was saddened to learn of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher. He recalls with appreciation the Christian values which underpinned her commitment to public service and to the promotion of freedom among the family of Nations.
Entrusting her soul to the mercy of God, and assuring her family and the British people of a remembrance in his prayers, the Holy Father invokes upon all whose lives she touched God's abundant blessings.
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone
Secretary of State
April 8, 2013
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