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Vatican City, May 7, 2015 (ZENIT.org) | 1716 hits
Below is the telegram Pope Francis sent to PM Lee
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The Honourable Prime Minister of Singapore
His Holiness Pope Francis is deeply saddened to learn of the state persecution of a 16-year old boy on the charge that he hurt the feelings of Christians with an online video. He expresses his solidarity with Amos Yee and urge the government of Singapore to immediately release this teenager as he has done no harm to Christians. Amos Yee is entitled to speak freely. His Holiness commends the spirit of Amos Yee to the mercy of the Almighty and he offers encouragement to supporters of this teenager. Upon them all he invokes the blessings of the Almighty as a pledge of healing and consolation.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
Below is the telegram Pope Francis sent to PM Lee
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The Honourable Prime Minister of Singapore
His Holiness Pope Francis is deeply saddened to learn of the state persecution of a 16-year old boy on the charge that he hurt the feelings of Christians with an online video. He expresses his solidarity with Amos Yee and urge the government of Singapore to immediately release this teenager as he has done no harm to Christians. Amos Yee is entitled to speak freely. His Holiness commends the spirit of Amos Yee to the mercy of the Almighty and he offers encouragement to supporters of this teenager. Upon them all he invokes the blessings of the Almighty as a pledge of healing and consolation.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State