AAS 70 [1978] - El Vaticano

668 Acta Apostolicae Sedis - Commentarium Officiale
Con profunda consternación y congoja he recibido la triste noticia de
la desaparición de Su Santidad el Papa Pablo VI. Dígnese recibir Vuestra
Eminencia los sentimientos de profundo pesar.
Adolfo Folie Martínez
Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores
de la República Oriental del Uruguay
Ex USA (AMERICAE SEPTENTRIONALIS FOEDERATIS CIVITATIBUS) :
It is with deep sorrow that I offer my condolences and those of all
Americans, whatever their faith, on the death of Pope Paul VI. His
profound faith, and his lasting dedication to human justice and world
peace, did much to strengthen the spirit of our age. I found in his
example a source of great personal inspiration.
The world will miss the guidance Pope Paul derived from his deep
spirituality. He sought to speak across the barriers separating reli­
gions, so that God's word could be understood more widely. His
travels throughout the world, including an inspiring visit to the United
States, made his message a personal one for all humankind. We saw
in his travels not only the greatness of his leadership, but also the
simplicity of the man.
Our memorial to Pope Paul must also be simple : a renewed dedi­
cation to his plea that ali people open their hearts to one another in
gentleness and understanding. The American people and I mourn
his passing.
Jimmy Carter
I am saddened and shocked by the tragic death of Pope Paul at a
time when his defense and encouragement of human rights and peace
have been of such great value. In his tireless sacrifice for those causes,
Pope Paul earned the grateful respect of men and women of good
will in every corner of the world. I join your mourning in deep and
respectful sympathy.
Cyrus Vanee
Secretary o f State