Monday, July 18, 2005

PAPAL TELEGRAM FOR ATTACK IN KUSADASI, TURKEY


VATICAN CITY, JUL 18, 2005 (VIS) - Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano has sent a telegram of condolence, in the Pope's name, to Archbishop Edmond Farhat, apostolic nuncio to Turkey, for Saturday's bomb attack in the Turkish tourist resort of Kusadasi:

  "Informed of the deadly explosion that took place recently in Turkey, the Holy Father implores the mercy of the Almighty for the people who lost their lives in the horrific attack and the consolation of God on their suffering families. He express his heartfelt sympathy to the numerous people injured in this drama and to their families, as well as to the Turkish authorities and people."
TGR/ATTACK/TURKEY:SODANO                        VIS 20050718 (120)


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