"Pope Francis, having been informed of the death of his beloved father, Senator Silvio Berlusconi, wishes to extend to you and the family his closeness, assuring heartfelt participation in the mourning for the loss of a protagonist of Italian political life, who held public responsibilities with energetic temperament. His Holiness invokes from the Lord eternal peace for him and heartfelt consolation for those who mourn his passing. I join condolences with fervent remembrance in prayer". This is the telegram of condolence for the death of Silvio Berlusconi sent - on behalf of the Holy Father Francis - by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to his daughter Maria Elvira Berlusconi.