Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Condolences to Cebu

The Holy Father, Pope Francis has sent a telegram to express his condolences at the death of Cardinal Ricardo J. Vidal, Archbishop emeritus of Cebu (Philippines).


Telegram of Condolence
sent to the Archbishop of Cebu

The Most Reverend Jose S. Palma
Archbishop of Cebu

Deeply saddened to learn of the death of Cardinal Ricardo Vidal, I extend my sincere condolences to you, and to the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Archdiocese of Cebu. Joining with you in expressing profound gratitude for the late Cardinal’s untiring and devoted service to the Church, and for his constant advocacy of dialogue and peace for all the people in the Philippines, I commend his soul to the infinite love and mercy of our heavenly Father. As a pledge of consolation and hope in the Lord, to all who mourn his passing in the certain hope of the Resurrection, I willingly impart my Apostolic Blessing.

Franciscus

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