Death
of Cardinal Marchisano, former archpriest of St Peter's Basilica
(Vatican Radio) Cardinal Francesco Marchisano, former Archpriest
of St Peter’s Basilica, died on Sunday at the age of 85. The Italian cardinal,
who was from Turin, also held several important positions with the Roman Curia,
including president of both the Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage
of the Church and the Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology.
In
a telegram to the current Archbishop of Turin, Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia, Pope
Francis expressed his “deep sorrow” to the entire diocesan community.
In
his message, the Holy Father remembered the service Cardinal Marchisano gave
the Holy See, and said he “leaves the witness of a life spent generously
attached to his vocation as a priest and bishop,” and noted his service to the
world of art and culture.
The
Cardinal’s funeral will be held on Wednesday morning in St Peter’s Basilica.
Following his death, the College of Cardinals now includes 212 members, of whom
118 are eligible to vote in a future conclave.
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