Pope Benedict condoles the death of Ghanaian President

July 28, 2012: Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday condoled the untimely death of John Evans Atta Mills, President of Ghana. Recalling his years of public service and his dedication to democratic principles, the Pontiff said that he joins the bereaved family, and all the people of Ghana in mourning of his passing away.
In his condolence message addressed to the new president of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, Pope Benedict entrusted the late President’s soul to the providence of Almighty God, and prayed that Ghana will be blessed with peace and prosperity as the new president begins his service in the sad circumstances.