Pope Francis sends condolences after death of Boutros
Boutros-Ghali
(Vatican Radio)
Pope Francis has extended his condolences to the United Nations upon hearing of
the death of the former United Nations Secretary-General, Boutros
Boutros-Ghali.
The Egyptian
diplomat, a Coptic Christian, died on Tuesday at the age of 93. He served as UN
Secretary-General from 1 January 1992 – 31 December 1996.
A telegram sent
by the Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said the Holy Father was
“saddened” to hear of Mr. Boutros-Ghali’s death, and extended the Pope’s
“heartfelt condolences” to current Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and all those
at the United Nations Organization.
“Recalling Mr.
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,” the
telegram reads.
The
full text of the telegram is below
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 Mr
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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