Pope Leo has expressed his sorrow over the deaths of ministers, government officials and the crew who perished in a military helicopter crash on Wednesday 6, August in the West African nation of Ghana.
The condolences came in a telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin addressed to Bishop Matthew K.
Gyamfi of Suyani Diocese, also President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference.The Holy See Press Office published the telegram on Thursday evening August 7 that reads, "His Holiness Pope Leo XIV sends his condolences upon the deaths of the ministers, government officials and all who perished in the military helicopter crash.Entrusting the souls of the deceased to the mercy of Almighty God, and with prayers for those who mourn their loss, especially their families, the Holy Father assures the nation of his spiritual closeness at this difficult time."The helicopter, carrying three crew and five passengers, crashed in a heavily forested area of the central Ashanti region.
It was carrying Ghana's Minister of Defense, Edward Omane Boamah, the Minister of Environment, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and six crew and other passengers accompanying them.
