Pope sends his condolences
for the death of Cardinal Sardi
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| Cardinal Paolo Sardi |
Pope Francis expresses his sadness upon hearing of the death
of Cardinal Paolo Angelo Sardi.
By Francesca Merlo
Pope Francis’ “heartfelt” condolences are addressed to Mr
PietroSardi, late Cardinal Sardi’s brother. In his note, the Pope expresses his
gratitude to the Cardinal for having placed “the greater part of his life at
the service of the Holy See”. Pope Francis continues saying that Cardinal Sardi
“has made a valid contribution to the Magisterium of Saint Paul VI, Saint John
Paul I, Saint John Paul II and Benedict XVI”. The Pope concludes the telegram
by saying that Cardinal Sardi was a good and vigilant servant, and so, faithful
to his episcopal motto: esto vigilans (be watchful). Finally, he says “we trust
that, accompanied by the Virgin Mary, Saints Peter and Paul and the Holy Bishop
Guido of Acqui, he [Cardinal Sardi] will be welcomed into the eternal banquet
of Heaven.”
Cardinal Pietro Sardi died on July 13th, age 84. He
was born on September 1st, 1934 in a small town in the northern Italian Diocese
of Acqui. He was ordained priest in 1958 and named Cardinal in 2010, when he
became Patron of the Order of Malta. Three years later, in 2013, Cardinal Sardi
was part of the March conclave that elected Pope Francis.
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