Pope Francis in a telegram late Thursday offered his condolences and prayers upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the head of the Church of England.
Cardinal Arthur Roche expresses his immense sadness upon the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, and praises her lifetime of dedication to serving her people.
As part of a weekend-long celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne, Pope Francis has sent a telegram to the Queen offering his prayers and warm wishes on June 2, 2022.