Having learned of the death of one of the venerated Cardinals, His Holiness, Pope Francis dispatched a note of condolence to the current Archbishop of Ravenna-Cervia.
Telegram
of the Holy Father, Pope Francis
To His Excellency, the Most Reverend
Lorenzo Ghizzoni
Piazza Arcivescovado, 1
48121 Ravenna
I have learned the painful news of the death of Cardinal
Ersilio Tonini, Archbishop emeritus of Ravenna-Cervia, and raising fervent
prayers to God, asking Him to grant eternal rest to this zealous and generous
shepherd, I wish to express my spiritual condolences to the diocesan community
where he laboured with great concern in his Episcopal ministry. I remember with admiration his fruitful and
multi-faceted Apostolic activity, first as a zealous priest of the Piacentino
clergy, and then as Bishop of Macerata and Tolentino, before serving as a
committed and well-loved Archbishop in that same diocese, enlivened by a desire
to announce Christ in simple and incisive language, and an authentic and modern
of life, given to men and women of our time.
With the expression of my heart-felt condolences for you,
Your Excellency, your clergy, your religious communities and all the faithful
of that beloved Archdiocese, I cordially impart a comforting Apostolic Blessing
along with a special thought for those who have lovingly assisted him in these,
his final years.
Francis, Pope
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