Having heard the news of the death of His Eminence, Domenico Cardinal Bartolucci, today, the Holy Father issued the following telegram of condolence.
Upon receiving the news of the death of the venerated Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci, I wish to express to the foundation that bears his name, to his family and his Florentine diocesan community, my most heartfelt condolences. I recall affectionately this dear and esteemed priest, an illustrious composer and musician, who exercised his long and intense ministry, especially through religious music, born of and expressing faith. I also remember with great gratitude his fruitful work as director of the Sistine Chapel Choir and his wise use of the precious gift of polyphony, intended to elevate the heart in praise of God. I raise fervent prayers to the Lord, that through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, He may welcome his generous servant, and distinguished man of the Church in spiritual joy and eternal peace, and impart the comfort of an apostolic blessing to those who mourn his loss.
Francis, Pope
The funeral for Cardinal Bartolucci will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 3:30pm at the Altar of the Chair of Saint Peter in the Vatican Basilica. With Cardinal Bartolucci's death, the College of Cardinals now comprises 200 members of which 109 are electors.
Telegram of Condolence sent by His Holiness, Pope Francis
to the family of Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci
Upon receiving the news of the death of the venerated Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci, I wish to express to the foundation that bears his name, to his family and his Florentine diocesan community, my most heartfelt condolences. I recall affectionately this dear and esteemed priest, an illustrious composer and musician, who exercised his long and intense ministry, especially through religious music, born of and expressing faith. I also remember with great gratitude his fruitful work as director of the Sistine Chapel Choir and his wise use of the precious gift of polyphony, intended to elevate the heart in praise of God. I raise fervent prayers to the Lord, that through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, He may welcome his generous servant, and distinguished man of the Church in spiritual joy and eternal peace, and impart the comfort of an apostolic blessing to those who mourn his loss.
Francis, Pope
The funeral for Cardinal Bartolucci will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 3:30pm at the Altar of the Chair of Saint Peter in the Vatican Basilica. With Cardinal Bartolucci's death, the College of Cardinals now comprises 200 members of which 109 are electors.
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