TELEGRAM ON THE
DEATH OF CARDINAL JULIEN RIES
H.E. Cardinal Julien Ries
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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