Pubblichiamo di seguito il telegramma di cordoglio, inviato a nome del Santo Padre, al Presidente della Federazione Russa, S. E. Vladimir Putin, dal Cardinale Segretario di Stato, Pietro Parolin, per il violento attacco avvenuto ieri ad Ankara, in Turchia, che ha provocato la morte dell’Ambasciatore russo in Turchia, Andrei Karlov:

Telegramma del Cardinale Segretario di Stato:

His Excellency Vladimir Putin
President of the Russian Federation
Moscow

His Holiness Pope Francis was saddened to learn of the violent attack in Ankara, which resulted in the death of Ambassador Andrei Karlov. His Holiness sends condolences to all who mourn his loss, and in a special way to the members of Ambassador Karlov’s family. In commending his soul to Almighty God, Pope Francis assures you and all the people of the Russian Federation of his prayers and spiritual solidarity at this time.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State

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