Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Condolences to the UN

The Cardinal Secretary of State, His Eminence, Pietro Cardinal Parolin, has sent a telegram in the name of the Holy Father, Pope Francis to the Secretary General of the United Nations on the occasion of the death of Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former Secretary General of the UN.


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

His Excellency, Ban Ki-Moon
Secretary-General of the United Nations
New York

His Holiness, Pope Francis was saddened to learn of the death of former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, and he extends heartfelt condolences to you and your colleagues at the United Nations Organization. Recalling Mister Boutros-Ghali’s generous service to his country and to the international community, His Holiness offers the assurance of his prayers for the late Secretary-General’s eternal rest, and he invokes the divine blessings of peace and strength upon the members of his family and all who mourn his loss.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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