Monday, March 14, 2016

Condolences to Turkey

The Holy Father has sent a message - signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin - to the President of Turkey, expressing his condolences for the victims of the terrorist attack which took place yesterday afternoon in Ankara (Turkey).


Telegram of the Holy Father, Pope Francis
expressing condolences

His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
President of the Republic of Turkey
Ankara

Deeply saddened to learn of the injury and tragic loss of life caused by the bombing in Ankara, His Holiness Pope Francis assures the Turkish people of his spiritual closeness and solidarity. He prays for the eternal rest of those who have died and for all who mourn their loss, as well as for the recovery of those affected by this heinous act of violence. Mindful of the generous service being rendered by security and emergency personnel, His Holiness invokes the divine blessings of peace, healing and strength upon the nation.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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