The Holy Father has sent a message of condolences to the prime minister of Thailand, Prayut Chan-o-cha, following the death yesterday, 13 October, of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the age of 88. He extends his heartfelt condolences to all the Royal Family and to the Thai people at this sorrowful time. “I pray that, as a fitting tribute to the late King’s legacy of wisdom, strength and fidelity, all Thais may work together to further the path of peace, and I willingly invoke upon all who mourn his passing the consolation of divine blessings”.