Pope Francis sends condolences for death of Namibian President Geingob

By Vatican News

Pope Francis has recalled President Hage Geingob’s “years of dedicated public service” in a telegram sent following the 82-year-old Namibian leader’s death last week. 

Geingob died on Sunday, 4 February, just three weeks after his office announced that he would be undergoing treatment for cancer.

In his telegram, addressed to Geingob’s successor, Nangolo Mbumba, Pope Francis extended his condolences and his prayers to Geingob’s family, the government, and the Namibian people.

The Holy Father concluded his telegram by commending the soul of the late president “to the mercy of Almighty God” and “invoking upon the nation divine blessings of consolation and peace.”