Yesterday, Saturday, 13 July 2019, the Holy Father, Pope Francis sent a telegram of condolence for the death of His Eminence, Cardinal Paolo Sardi. The telegram was addressed to Mister Pietro Angelo Sardi and the family members of the deceased Cardinal.
To Mister Pietro Angelo Sardi
Having learned the sad news of the departure of Cardinal Paolo Sardi, I express my sincere condolences to you, to your wife and to all your family members, as well as to the Diocesan community of Acqui.
In the light of faith, I give thanks to God for the edifying testimony provided by the deceased Cardinal, who spent the majority of his life in service to the Holy See: his priestly soul, his theological preparation, his gifts of engineering and wisdom which he applied to assiduous and discrete work, by means of which he gave a valuable contribution to the ministries of Saint Paul VI, John Paul I, Saint John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
I join my prayers with those being offered by the numerous faithful who daily gather at the altar inside the Vatican Basilica where he celebrated Mass, faithful to his Episcopal motto: Esto Vigilans (Be Watchful). He was a good and vigilant servant; therefore we confirm that, accompanied by the Virgin May, the Saints Peter and Paul and by the Holy Bishop Guido of Acqui, he may be welcomed into the eternal life of heaven.
Francis
The funeral Mass for Cardinal Paolo Sardi will be celebrated inside the Vatican Basilica, at the Altar of the Chair, tomorrow (Monday, 15 July 2019) at 10:30am local time. His Eminence, Cardinal Tarciso Bertone, SDB will preside over the Mass, together with other Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops. At the conclusion of the Eucharistic Celebration, the Holy Father, Pope Francis will preside over the liturgy of Final Commendation.
Telegram of Condolence
of the Holy Father, Pope Francis
To Mister Pietro Angelo Sardi
Having learned the sad news of the departure of Cardinal Paolo Sardi, I express my sincere condolences to you, to your wife and to all your family members, as well as to the Diocesan community of Acqui.
In the light of faith, I give thanks to God for the edifying testimony provided by the deceased Cardinal, who spent the majority of his life in service to the Holy See: his priestly soul, his theological preparation, his gifts of engineering and wisdom which he applied to assiduous and discrete work, by means of which he gave a valuable contribution to the ministries of Saint Paul VI, John Paul I, Saint John Paul II and Benedict XVI.
I join my prayers with those being offered by the numerous faithful who daily gather at the altar inside the Vatican Basilica where he celebrated Mass, faithful to his Episcopal motto: Esto Vigilans (Be Watchful). He was a good and vigilant servant; therefore we confirm that, accompanied by the Virgin May, the Saints Peter and Paul and by the Holy Bishop Guido of Acqui, he may be welcomed into the eternal life of heaven.
Francis
The funeral Mass for Cardinal Paolo Sardi will be celebrated inside the Vatican Basilica, at the Altar of the Chair, tomorrow (Monday, 15 July 2019) at 10:30am local time. His Eminence, Cardinal Tarciso Bertone, SDB will preside over the Mass, together with other Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops. At the conclusion of the Eucharistic Celebration, the Holy Father, Pope Francis will preside over the liturgy of Final Commendation.
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