Having received news of the passing of Cardinal Francis, on April 23, Party Central Committee member and Minister of Ethnic Minorities and Religions Dao Ngoc Dung sent a message of condolences to Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle - Minister of Propaganda and Cardinal Joao Braz de Aviz - Minister of the Sisters of the Russian.
The content of the condolences as follows: "Being believed in Pope Francis, the Pope Hau, the symbol of peace and solidarity and friendship died, on behalf of the Nationalist and Religious Republic of Vietnam, I would like to send to Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Minister of Mission, Vatican deeply condolences.
I hope that the Holy City and the Catholic community will soon overcome this painful moment.
The Ministry of Ethnic Minority and Religion of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam cherishes the contributions of Pope Francis, the Pope of Hoa Binh, always paying attention to promoting solidarity among nations, religions, protecting the living environment, helping people in difficult circumstances; An important contribution to promoting the relationship between the Government of Vietnam and the Vatican; Instructing the dignitaries, religious and Catholic people in Vietnam to accompany the nation, actively contributing to the cause of building and developing the country of Vietnam ".
In addition, Deputy Minister of Ethnic Minorities and Religions Nguyen Hai Trung also sent a message of condolences to General Director Marek Zalewski - Permanent Representative of the Vatican Court in Vietnam and General Director Jose Nguyen Nang - Chairman of the Vietnam Board of Directors, General Director of Ho Chi Minh City.
In his most recent meeting with Vietnamese leaders in July 2023, Cardinal Francis affirmed that the Holy Temple hopes that the relationship between the Holy See and the Philippines will develop better and better.
He also emphasized that the Vietnamese Catholic Church needs to continue to better implement the direction of "accompanying the nation" and "good people are good citizens".
At the same time, it encourages parishioners and Catholic dignitaries in Vietnam to actively contribute to the development of the country and the Church.
