Pope Francis expressed his sadness at the "odious" assassination of Haiti's president, condemning "all forms of violence", the Vatican said in a statement on Thursday.
Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin stated that the pontiff, who is recovering in hospital following surgery, offered his condolences to the Haitian people and the widow of President Jovenel Moïse.
"The Holy Father expresses his sadness and condemns all forms of violence as a means of resolving crises and conflicts," Parolin said in a statement issued in French and in Spanish.
"He wishes for the dear people of Haiti a future of fraternal harmony, of solidarity and prosperity."
Haiti First Lady Martine Moïse was injured in the gun attack at their private residence in the capital Port-au-Prince early on Wednesday.
On the other hand, the Vatican noted that the Pope ran a fever on Wednesday night, but microbiological exams and scans of his chest and abdomen proved negative.
He is expected to be in hospital for several more days following his three-hour surgery.
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