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Death of former President Benigno Aquino III saddens Pope
Pope Francis has conveyed his condolences to the Filipino people following the death of former President Benigno "PNoy" Aquino III.
In a letter to President Rodrigo Duterte, Pope Francis expressed his sorrow upon learning of PNoy's passing.
The Pope recalled the late president's service to the nation and commended his soul to God's mercy.
He invoked God's consolation and peace upon Aquino's family and all who mourn his loss.
Former President Aquino died on June 24 at the age of 61 due to renal disease secondary to diabetes.
He was buried over the weekend near the resting places of his parents, former President Corazon Aquino and Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
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Several nations, including the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Australia, offered their deepest condolences following the passing of former Philippine President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.
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Local government units (LGUs) expressed their grief and paid tribute to former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III following his death.
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