Shinzo Abe assassination: Pope Francis sends telegram of 'heartfelt condolences' to Japan
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Pope Francis offered his 'heartfelt condolences" to the people of Japan after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Thursday in Nara prefecture.
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The statement, composed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, offered "heartfelt condolences" on the passing of the Japanese archconservative.
"His Holiness Pope Francis was deeply saddened to learn of the assassination of Mr. Shinzo Abe, former Prime Minister of Japan, and he offers heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the people of Japan," the statement said.
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