The Holy Father, Pope Francis has sent a telegram to express his condolences at the death of Reverend Father Peter Hans Kolvenbach, SJ, former Superior General of the Society of Jesus, which happened last Saturday, 26 November.
Reverend Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, SJ
General Superior of the Society of Jesus
General Curia
Borgo Santo Spirito, 3
00193 Rome
Having heard the news of the departure of Reverend Father Peter Hans Kolvenbach, SJ, former Superior General of the Society of Jesus, I wish to express to you and to the entire family of Jesuits my most sincere condolences.
Recalling the constant loyalty of Father Kolvenbach to Christ and to his gospel, together with a generous commitment to exercising with a spirit of service his office for the good of the Church, I raise prayers of intercession invoking eternal peace for his soul from the source of divine Mercy.
Spiritually present at the funeral ritual, I willingly impart the Apostolic benediction to you, to your brothers and to all those who share your sadness during this period of mourning.
Francis
Vatican City
27 November 2016
Telegram of the Holy Father, Pope Francis
expressing condolences to the Jesuits
Reverend Father Arturo Sosa Abascal, SJ
General Superior of the Society of Jesus
General Curia
Borgo Santo Spirito, 3
00193 Rome
Having heard the news of the departure of Reverend Father Peter Hans Kolvenbach, SJ, former Superior General of the Society of Jesus, I wish to express to you and to the entire family of Jesuits my most sincere condolences.
Recalling the constant loyalty of Father Kolvenbach to Christ and to his gospel, together with a generous commitment to exercising with a spirit of service his office for the good of the Church, I raise prayers of intercession invoking eternal peace for his soul from the source of divine Mercy.
Spiritually present at the funeral ritual, I willingly impart the Apostolic benediction to you, to your brothers and to all those who share your sadness during this period of mourning.
Francis
Vatican City
27 November 2016
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