Pope’s condolence for the death of Cardinal Ivan Dias
Pope Francis has expressed his sadness at the death of
Indian Cardinal Ivan Dias. The 81 year old retired prefect of the
Vatican’s Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and former archbishop
Emeritus of Bombay passed away on Monday in Rome. Pope Francis sent a
condolence message to the late cardinal’s brother Francis Dias, recalling his
service to the Holy See, particularly his efforts in rebuilding the Church in
Albania.
Please find below the full text of the Pope's condolence
message:
Deeply saddened to learn of the death of your dear
brother, I offer heartfelt condolences to you and the Dias family. I
recall with gratitude the late Cardinal’s years of faithful service to the
Apostolic See, especially his contribution to the spiritual and physical
reconstruction of the suffering Church in Albania and the missionary zeal
demonstrated in his work as Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization
of Peoples. I likewise unite my prayers to those of the faithful of the
Archdiocese of Bombay, where the pastoral concern and broad apostolic vision
that marked his service as Archbishop are fondly remembered. In union of
prayer with all who mourn his passing in the sure hope of the Resurrection, I
commend the soul of this wise and gentle pastor to the merciful love of God our
heavenly Father and cordially impart my Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of
consolation and peace in the Lord.
FRANCISCUS PP.
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