VATICAN CITY, 4 JUL 2009 (VIS) - Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. sent a telegram of condolence, in the name of the Holy Father, to Fr. Adolfo Nicolas Pachon S.J., superior general of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), for the death on 2 July of Fr. Pasquale Borgomeo S.J.
During this morning's funeral Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., current director general of Vatican Radio, read out the telegram in which Benedict XVI recalls how the late Fr. Borgomeo "was a faithful collaborator of the Holy See for many years, especially as a much-appreciated director general of Vatican Radio".
The telegram continues: "The Supreme Pontiff wishes to express his heartfelt condolences to the family and to the Society of Jesus, who have been affected by this loss, and while with a grateful heart he recalls Fr. Borgomeo's competent efforts in the service of social communications, he entrusts his soul to the maternal intercession of the Blessed Virgin".
TGR/DEATH FR. BORGOMEO/LOMBARDI VIS 20090706 (170)
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