His Eminence, Simon Ignatius Cardinal Pimenta, Archbishop
emeritus of Bombay (Mumbai), India died yesterday. This morning, the Holy Father sent a telegram
of condolence to the current Archbishop of Bombay, His Eminence, Oswald
Cardinal Gracias.
Telegram of Condolence
for the death of
His Eminence, Simon Ignatius Cardinal Pimenta
To my venerable brother
Cardinal Oswald Gracias
Archbishop of Bombay
Having learned with sadness of the death of Cardinal
Simon Ignatius Pimenta, Archbishop emeritus of Bombay, I offer heartfelt
condolences to you and to all the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the
Archdiocese. Recalling with gratitude,
Cardinal Pimenta’s long years of devoted service to the Catholic community
there and his many years of faithful assistance to the Successor of Peter as a
member of the College of Cardinals, I join you in praying that God our merciful
Father will grant him the reward of his labours and welcome his noble soul into
the joy and peace of the heavenly Kingdom.
To Cardinal Pimenta’s relatives and all assembled for the solemn Requiem
Mass, I cordially impart my Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of consolation and
strength in the Lord.
Franciscus
Pope
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