Vietnam offers condolences on the death of Pope Francis
Vietnam mourns the passing of Pope Francis, paying tribute to his role in fostering Vietnam-Holy See relations and encouraging local Catholics to contribute to the nation’s growth.
THE HANOI TIMES — The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its deep condolences to the Holy See on the death of Pope Francis on April 21.
Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' spokesperson Pham Thu Hang. Photo: MOFA
At a regular press briefing held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, spokeswoman Pham Thu Hang said Vietnam is saddened and shares the loss with the Holy See, the global Catholic community, and the Vietnamese Catholic Church.
"The Vietnamese government highly appreciates Pope Francis' role in advancing relations between Vietnam and the Holy See, as well as his guidance and encouragement to Vietnamese Catholic dignitaries, clergy and faithful to accompany the nation and contribute to the country's development," said Hang.
Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88 after more than 12 years as Supreme Pontiff. He breathed his last in his residence at Saint Martha's House in the Vatican, after suffering a stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure.
