Pope Francis sends Condolences on Death of President Bush plus Rare Video of Pope John Paul II with President

Here is the telegram of condolence for the death of November 30 last George HW Bush, former President of the United States of America, sent on behalf of the Holy Father Francis by the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, to the Archbishop of Galveston -Houston, His Eminence Card. Daniel N. DiNardo:

His Eminence Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo
Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Saddened to learn of the death of former President George H. W. Bush, His Holiness Pope Francis offers heartfelt condolences and the assurance of his prayers to all the Bush family. Commending President Bush’s soul to the merciful love of Almighty God, His Holiness invokes upon all who mourn his passing the divine blessings of strength and peace.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State