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