Vatican
City, 25 February 2013
(VIS) – The Holy Father sent a telegram of condolence to Bishop Guy
Harpigny of Tournai, Belgium on the death of Cardinal Julien Ries,
titular archbishop of Bellicastrum and cardinal-deacon of
Sant’Antonio di Padova a Circonvallazione Appia. The cardinal died
on Saturday at the age of 92.
The
Pope recalled the cardinal as one of the most renown specialists in
history of religions, affirming that “through education and
research ... he always had the desire to testify to his faith among
his contemporaries in a spirit of dialogue.” Benedict XVI asked God
to welcome into the light of eternal life, “this eminent man of
faith” and sent his heartfelt condolences to his family and
relatives, and to the “Famille de l'Œuvre” Sisters who always
accompanied him.
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