Pope Francis sends a telegramme of condolence following the death of the Vietnamese President Trần Đại Quang.
In his telegramme to the Acting President of the Socialist State of Vietnam, Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh, the Holy Father says he was saddened to learn of the death of His Excellency Trần Đại Quang, President of Vietnam.
He also offers the people of Vietnam his condolences, together with the assurance of his prayers for those who grieve the passing of the President.
Upon all the citizens of Vietnam and especially the members of the late President’s family, he writes, I invoke the divine blessings of consolation and peace.
The President passed away on Friday after a serious illness. He was 61.
His last public appearance was on Wednesday at a Politburo meeting of the ruling Communist Party.
Mr Quang was sworn into office in the country in 2016, following his post as public security minister.
Read the Pope’s telegramme in English
Her Excellency Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh
Acting President of the Socialist State of Vietnam
I was saddened to learn of the death of His Excellency Trần Đại Quang, President of Vietnam, and I wish to offer you and all the people of Vietnam my condolences, together with the assurance of my prayers for those who grieve the passing of the President. Upon all the citizens of Vietnam and especially the members of the late President’s family, I invoke the divine blessings of consolation and peace.
Source: www.vaticannews.va