MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis offered Filipinos his condolences on the death of former President Benigno Simeon Aquino III.
“Saddened to learn of the death of former President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the people of the Philippines,” Pope Francis said, according to a statement sent to Malacaang and shared on Twitter by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).
“Recalling the late President’s service to the nation, I commend his soul into the hands of the all-merciful God. Upon his family and all who mourn his passing I invoke abundant consolation and peace in the Lord,” he added.
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