Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Condolences to Bangkok

Following the terrorist attacks that have taken place in recent days in Thailand, the Secretary of State of His Holiness, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, has sent a message to His Majesty, King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the Pope's behalf.


Telegram sent by His Eminence, Pietro Cardinal Parolin
on behalf of His Holiness, Pope Francis

His Majesty
Bhumibol Adulyadej
King of Thailand
Bangkok

His Holiness, Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the injury and loss of life caused by the attack at the Erawan Hindu Shrine and of the threat to life and property caused by the bombing at the Sathorn Pier. He expresses his heartfelt solidarity with Your Majesty and all those affected by these acts of violence. Mindful of the security and emergency personnel who are seeking the perpetrators of these crimes, while also assisting the injured, their families and those of the deceased, His Holiness offers the assurance of his prayers and invokes the divine blessings of peace and healing upon the Kingdom.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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