Friday, October 20, 2017

Condolences to Malta

A telegram expressing the condolence of the Holy Father has been sent to the Archbishop of Malta.  In that diocese, one of the journalists - Daphne Caruana Galizia - died tragically on Monday of this week.


Telegram of Condolence
sent on behalf of the Holy Father, Pope Francis

The Most Reverend Charles J. Scicluna
Archbishop of Malta

Saddened by the tragic death of Daphne Caruana Galizia, His Holiness Pope Francis offers prayers for her eternal rest, and asks you kindly to convey his condolences to her family. The Holy Father also assures you of his spiritual closeness to the Maltese people at this difficult moment, and implores God’s blessings upon the nation.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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