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Telegram of the Holy Father for the death of the Honorable Mikhail Gorbachev, 31.08.2022

The following is the telegram of condolence on the death of the Honorable Mikhail Gorbachev, sent by the Holy Father Francis to his daughter, Ms. Irina Gorbachev:

 

Telegram

DEAR MADAM

IRIVA GORBACHEV

SPIRITUALLY CLOSE AT THIS MOMENT OF GRIEF AT THE DEATH OF YOUR FATHER, THE HONORABLE MIKHAIL, I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO YOU, ALL FAMILY MEMBERS, AND THOSE WHO SAW HIM AS A RESPECTED STATESMAN. RECALLING WITH GRATITUDE HIS FAR-SIGHTED COMMITMENT TO CONCORD AND BROTHERHOOD AMONG PEOPLES, AS WELL AS THE PROGRESS OF HIS OWN COUNTRY IN AN AGE OF IMPORTANT CHANGES, I RAISE PRAYERS FOR HIS REPOSE, INVOKING FROM GOD, GOOD AND MERCIFUL, ETERNAL PEACE FOR HIS SOUL.

FRANCISCUS