VATICAN CITY, 12 JAN 2010 (VIS) - Benedict XVI has expressed his condolences for the death of Cardinal Armand Gaetan Razafindratandra, archbishop emeritus of Antananarivo, Madagascar, who passed away on Saturday 9 January at the age of 84.
In a telegram made public yesterday afternoon, addressed to Archbishop Odon Marie Arsene Razanakolona of Antananarivo, the Holy Father notes how the late cardinal "dedicated his entire life to helping Madagascans, as a diocesan priest and later as archbishop of Antananarivo, giving the best of himself that Christ might be announced".
The Pope likewise prays that, "by the maternal intercession of the Virgin Mary, Queen of Africa, the Lord may welcome His faithful servant into His Kingdom of peace and light".
With the death of Cardinal Razafindratandra, the college of cardinals now has 182 members, of whom 112 are electors.
TGR/DEATH RAZAFINDRATANDRA/RAZANAKOLONA VIS 20100112 (150)
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