This morning, the Vatican Press Centre published the text of a telegram which was sent by His Holiness, Pope Francis to His Eminence, Agostino Vallini, his Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome, expressing his condolences at the death of His Eminence, Giovanni Canestri, former Archbishop of Genoa (Italy).
to His Eminence, Agostino Cardinal Vallini
Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome
Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 4
00184 Rome
The death of the venerated Cardinal Giovanni Canestri, originally from the Diocese of Alessandria and belonging to the clergy of Rome, incites in my soul both deep emotions and sincere admiration for an esteemed man of the Church who lived his long and fruitful priesthood and episcopacy with humility and fidelity in service to the Gospel and the souls confided to his care.
I recall with gratitude his fervent ministry first as an associate pastor, during the difficult war years, on the outskirts of Rome marked by suffering and poverty; then as pastor of two populous villages, intent on educating especially the young in the joy of the faith. Named an Auxiliary Bishop of Rome, he dedicated himself with apostolic intensity to the spiritual and material requests of the people, while participating actively in the work of the Second Vatican Council.
In his Episcopal ministry in Tortona, then as Auxiliary and then as Archbishop of Cagliari and finally in Genoa-Bobbio, he demonstrated pastoral wisdom and generous attention to the needs of others, going out to meet everyone with kindness and meekness.
I offer fervent prayers of supplication that the Lord may welcome the praise worthy Cardinal into eternal glory and peace, and that He may send him and all those who share in suffering because of his departure, the comfort of an Apostolic benediction, with a special thought for the Sisters Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus who lovingly assisted him especially in the final years of his illness.
Francis
The Funeral Mass for Cardinal Canestri will be celebrated on Saturday, May 2, 2015 beginning at 8:30am at the Altar of the Chair in the Vatican Basilica.
His Eminence, Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals will preside at the Funeral Mass and will be assisted by other Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops who are present in Rome.
At the conclusion of the Eucharistic celebration, the Holy Father, Pope Francis will preside at the Rite of Final Commendation.
Telegram of Condolence
sent by His Holiness, Pope Francis
to His Eminence, Agostino Cardinal Vallini
Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome
Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 4
00184 Rome
The death of the venerated Cardinal Giovanni Canestri, originally from the Diocese of Alessandria and belonging to the clergy of Rome, incites in my soul both deep emotions and sincere admiration for an esteemed man of the Church who lived his long and fruitful priesthood and episcopacy with humility and fidelity in service to the Gospel and the souls confided to his care.
I recall with gratitude his fervent ministry first as an associate pastor, during the difficult war years, on the outskirts of Rome marked by suffering and poverty; then as pastor of two populous villages, intent on educating especially the young in the joy of the faith. Named an Auxiliary Bishop of Rome, he dedicated himself with apostolic intensity to the spiritual and material requests of the people, while participating actively in the work of the Second Vatican Council.
In his Episcopal ministry in Tortona, then as Auxiliary and then as Archbishop of Cagliari and finally in Genoa-Bobbio, he demonstrated pastoral wisdom and generous attention to the needs of others, going out to meet everyone with kindness and meekness.
I offer fervent prayers of supplication that the Lord may welcome the praise worthy Cardinal into eternal glory and peace, and that He may send him and all those who share in suffering because of his departure, the comfort of an Apostolic benediction, with a special thought for the Sisters Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus who lovingly assisted him especially in the final years of his illness.
Francis
The Funeral Mass for Cardinal Canestri will be celebrated on Saturday, May 2, 2015 beginning at 8:30am at the Altar of the Chair in the Vatican Basilica.
His Eminence, Angelo Sodano, Dean of the College of Cardinals will preside at the Funeral Mass and will be assisted by other Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops who are present in Rome.
At the conclusion of the Eucharistic celebration, the Holy Father, Pope Francis will preside at the Rite of Final Commendation.
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