Pope expresses solidarity with those affected by blasts in Turkey

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent a telegramme, signed by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, expressing his deep sadness following Saturday's explosions in Turkey.

Please find the telegramme below

His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

President of the Republic of Turkey

Ankara

 

His Holiness Pope Francis is deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and the injuries caused by the explosions in Ankara this morning, and he expresses his heartfelt solidarity with those affected by this tragedy.  While His Holiness deplores this barbaric act, he asks you to convey his spiritual closeness to all the families affected during this time of grief, and to the security and emergency personnel working to assist the wounded.  Commending the souls of all who have died to the loving mercy of the Almighty, Pope Francis invokes divine strength and peace upon their grieving relatives. 

Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Secretary of State