Below is a ZENIT translation of the telegram of condolences Pope Francis sent upon learning of the death of the King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej:
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His Excellency Prayut Chan-o-cha
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Members of the Royal Family and to all the people of the Kingdom at this sorrowful time. I pray that, as a fitting tribute to the late King’s legacy of wisdom, strength and fidelity, all Thais may work together to further the path of peace, and I willingly invoke upon all who mourn his passing the consolation of divine blessings. Franciscus PP. [Original text: English] [Vatican-provided text] |