Pope Francis sends condolences after death of Margaret Thatcher

(Vatican Radio) A telegram was sent to David Cameron on behalf of Pope Francis offering the Holy Father’s condolences after the death of Margaret Thatcher.

The telegram said Pope Francis appreciated the Christian values which underpinned her commitment to public service and to the promotion of freedom among the family of nations.

Below find the full text of the telegram sent by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone on behalf of Pope Francis

The Right Honourable David Cameron, MP
The Prime Minister

His Holiness Pope Francis was saddened to learn of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher. He recalls with appreciation the Christian values which underpinned her commitment to public service and to the promotion of freedom among the family of nations. Entrusting her soul to the mercy of God, and assuring her family and the British people of a remembrance in his prayers, the Holy Father invokes upon all whose lives she touched God’s abundant blessings.

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone
Secretary of State