Pope Francis sends
condolences for death of Cardinal Lehmann
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| German Cardinal Kael Lemann.- ANSA |
Pope Francis has sent a telegramme of condolences to Bishop
Peter Kohlgraf, Bishop of Mainz, following the death of Cardinal Karl Lehmann
on Sunday, 11 March.
Pope Francis has paid tribute to the stature of
deceased German Cardinal Karl Lehmann recalling his fruitful
activity as theologian, Bishop and President of the German Episcopal
Conference.
In a telegramme addressed to the current Bishop of Mainz,
the town where Lehmann served as bishop until 2016, the Pope described the
Cardinal as having “contributed to shaping the life of the Church and of
society, always open to the issues and the challenges of the time and committed
to offering answers and orientations stemming from Christ’s message.”
Lehmann, Francis went on to say, was someone who was ever
present to accompany people in their lives, always "seeking the thread
that unites and overcomes the boundaries drawn by different confessions,
certainties or States".
He assured his heartfelt prayers for those who are grieving
the loss of the Cardinal whom, he said, the Lord has called to Him following a
grave illness and much suffering.
The Pope concluded his message imploring Jesus to give his
faithful servant fulfillment in the Kingdom of heaven.
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