Vatican City, 28 July 2014 (VIS) –
The Pope has sent a telegram of condolences to Archbishop Cesare
Nosiglia of Turin for the death in Rome yesterday of Cardinal
Francesco Marchisano, archpriest emeritus of St. Peter's Basilica, at
the age of 85.
“Having heard of the death of
Cardinal Francesco Marchisano, an illustrious son of this land”,
writes the Pope, “I wish to express my deepest condolences to your
excellency, to the presbytery and the friends of the lamented
Cardinal. I think with affection of this dear pastor who for many
years diligently collaborated with the Apostolic See, especially in
the Congregation for Catholic Education, as archpriest of the Vatican
Basilica, and finally as president of the Labour Office of the
Apostolic See. He leaves us the witness of a life spent in the
generous fulfilment of his vocation, as a priest and a bishop
attentive to the needs of the faithful and sensitive to the worlds of
art and culture. I raise prayers for the eternal repose of his soul,
that the Lord may receive him in joy and eternal peace, and I offer
to those who mourn his passing the comfort of my apostolic blessing”.
The funeral, presided by Cardinal
Angelo Sodano, dean of the College of Cardinals, will be held on
Wednesday, 30 July at 8 a.m. at the altar of the Cathedra of St.
Peter's Basilica. At the end of the ceremony, the Holy Father will
administer the rites of “Ultima Commendatio” and of “Valedictio”.
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