Pope Francis sends telegramme on death of Cardinal
Meisner
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| This file photo taken on March 11, 2013 shows German cardinal Joachim Meisner arriving at the Vatican - AFP. |
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has sent a telegramme
upon the death of Cardinal Joachim Meisner, Archbishop emeritus of Cologne, who
died on Wednesday at the age of 83.
“With profound emotion I learned that, suddenly and
unexpectedly, Cardinal Joachim Meisner was called from this earth by the God of
mercy,” the Pope wrote.
The Pope addressed his telegramme to Cardinal Rainer Woelki,
current Archbishop of Cologne.
He said Cardinal Meisner was “dedicated to the proclamation
of the Good News” with “profound faith and sincere love for the Church”.
“May Christ the Lord reward him for his faithful and
intrepid efforts in favour of the good of people of East and West.”
Pope Francis closed the telegramme by imparting his
Apostolic Blessing on all who “commemorate the late Pastor with prayers and
sacrifices”.
With the death of Cardinal Joachim Meisner, the College of
Cardinals stands at 224, 121 of whom are Cardinal electors.
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