Vatican City, 2 June 2014 (VIS) – The
Holy Father has sent a telegram of condolences to Archbishop Anthony
Anandarayar of Ponticherry and Cuddalore, India, for the death last
night in Rome of Cardinal Simon D. Lourdusamy, aged 90, prefect
emeritus of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches and archbishop
emeritus of Bangalore, India. In his text, the Pope expresses his
gratitude for the cardinal's “priestly life spent in spreading the
Gospel first in India and subsequently in service to the Universal
Church” and commends his noble soul to the Lord.
Cardinal Lourdusamy's funeral will be
held on 5 June at 11.30 a.m. at the altar of the Vatican Basilica,
and will be presided by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, dean of the College
of Cardinals. At the end of the Eucharist, Pope Francis will
administer the rites of “Ultima Commendatio” and “Valedictio”.
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