Pope Francis sent a telegram on Friday to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to express how “deeply saddened” he was to learn about the death of His Majesty the King.
The Vatican Radio website posted the text of the telegram from the leader of the Roman Catholic church:
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to the members of the Royal Family and to all the people of the Kingdom at this sorrowful time.”
“I pray that, as a fitting tribute to the late King’s legacy of wisdom, strength and fidelity, all Thais may work together to further the path of peace, and I willingly invoke upon all who mourn his passing the consolation of divine blessings.”