(18 July 2005 - VIS) On having being informed of the deadly bomb attack in Turkey
the Holy Father, Pope Benedict, instructed the Cardinal-Secretart of State, Cardinal
Angelo Sodano to transmit the following telegram on his behalf to Archbishop Edmond
Farhat, Apostolic Nuncio to Turkey. "Informed of the deadly explosion that took
place recently in Turkey, the Holy Father implores the mercy of the Almighty for the
people who lost their lives in the horrific attack and the consolation of God on their
suffering families. He expresses his heartfelt sympathy to the numerous people injured
in this drama and to their families, as well as to the Turkish authorities and people."