President Saleh condoles demise of Pope John Paul II

SANA’A, April 3 (Saba) – President Ali Abdullah Saleh sent on Sunday a cable of condolence to the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Angelo Sodano, on demise of Pope John Paul II, who died on Saturday. In his cable, President Saleh expressed warm condolences on behalf of Yemeni people over death of Pope John Paul II, saying Pope John he was Godfather for Christians and honest keeper for message of the peace.” he was man of peace and had honorable stance in protecting justice and freedom,” he added. President Saleh mentioned to contribution of Pope John Paul II in deepening principles of human rights and spreading peace in the world. AH/TN SABA