VATICAN CITY, MAY 2, 2006 (VIS) - Following is a telegram of condolences from Pope Benedict XVI to the archbishop of Cordoba, Carlos Jose Nanez, regarding the death yesterday of Cardinal Raul Francisco Primatesta, Archbishop emeritus of Cordoba, Argentina.
Upon learning of the sad news of the death of Cardinal Raul Francisco Primatesta, Archbishop emeritus of Cordoba, I offer my fervent prayers, united to the faithful of that diocesan community and to those of San Rafael, where Cardinal Primatesta previously exercised with faithfulness his episcopal ministry, asking God to grant eternal rest to he who, for so many years, was a diligent pastor.
Remembering his selfless pastoral work that distinguished his episcopal service in that nation, working for the implication of the doctrines of the Second Vatican Council and for the renewal of the Church in faithfulness to Christ and toward the successor of Peter, I express my condolences to you, the auxiliary bishop, the clergy, the religious communities and the faithful of this beloved archdiocese, and also to the Cardinal's family. At the same time I extend to the participants of the funeral mass, from my heart, the comfort of the apostolic blessing as a sign of Christian faith and hope in the Risen Lord.
TGR/DEATH/PRIMATESTA VIS 20060502 (210)
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