AAS 70 [1978] - El Vaticano

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Acta Apostolicae Sedis - Commentarium Officiale
Government and the people of Sri Lanka join me in extending to you
our sincere condolences.
J. R. Jayewardene
President
Démocratie Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
It is with deep regret that I received the news of the death of
His Holiness Pope John Paul I. His untimely death is an irreparable
loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.
R. Premadasa
E SUDANIA :
Prime Minister
With deep sorrow and grief we learnt about the demis of His Holi­
ness Joannes Paulus I who dedicated his life for the cause of world
peace and security. Please accept in my name and on behalf of the
people and Government of the Démocratie Republic of the Sudan our
deep and heartfelt condolence. Praying for Almighty God to rest his
soul in eternai peace.
E SUBTIA:
Gaafar Mohamed Mmeiri
President of the Démocratie Republic of the Suddn
Très ému par la douloureuse nouvelle du décès soudain et tragique
de Sa Sainteté Jean Paul I er
, je présente à Votre Eminence l'expression
de la profonde sympathie et de mes sincères condoléances pour la grande
perte qui a si cruellement frappé l'Eglise Catholique et le monde
chrétien.
E SURINAMIA :
Carl Gustaf R.
With great astonishment and deep regret we have learned about the
passing away of His Holiness The Pope. On behalf of Government
and people of the Republic of Suriname I offer heartfelt condolences
on this great loss.
Dr. Johan H. E. Ferrier
President of the Republic o f Suriname