VATICAN CITY, SEP 29, 2007 (VIS) - Benedict XVI has sent a telegram of condolence to Archbishop Telesphore George Mpundu of Lusaka, Zambia, for the death yesterday at the age of 96 of Cardinal Adam Kozlowiecki S.J., a missionary in Africa and the first metropolitan archbishop of Lusaka.
"Having learned with sorrow of the death of Cardinal Adam Kozlowiecki, S.J., I offer heartfelt condolences to you and all the clergy, religious and laity of the archdiocese of Lusaka, together with the members of the Society of Jesus. Recalling with gratitude the first archbishop of Lusaka's selfless years of zealous episcopal and missionary service, unwavering commitment to the spread of the Gospel and service to the Universal Church, I join you in praying that God our merciful Father will grant him the reward of his labours and welcome his noble soul into the joy and peace of His eternal Kingdom. To all assembled for the solemn Mass of Christian burial I cordially impart my apostolic blessing as a pledge of consolation and strength in the Lord."
TGR/DEATH KOZLOWIECKI/MPUNDU VIS 20071001 (190)
"Having learned with sorrow of the death of Cardinal Adam Kozlowiecki, S.J., I offer heartfelt condolences to you and all the clergy, religious and laity of the archdiocese of Lusaka, together with the members of the Society of Jesus. Recalling with gratitude the first archbishop of Lusaka's selfless years of zealous episcopal and missionary service, unwavering commitment to the spread of the Gospel and service to the Universal Church, I join you in praying that God our merciful Father will grant him the reward of his labours and welcome his noble soul into the joy and peace of His eternal Kingdom. To all assembled for the solemn Mass of Christian burial I cordially impart my apostolic blessing as a pledge of consolation and strength in the Lord."
TGR/DEATH KOZLOWIECKI/MPUNDU VIS 20071001 (190)
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