Pope Benedict has sent a telegram of condolence to the family of Cardinal Virgilio
Noè following his death on Sunday.
The Pope described Cardinal Noè as a diligent
contributor to the work of the Holy See especially in his role as Master of Pontifical
Liturgical Celebrations and Archpriest of St Peter’s Basilica.
The Holy Father
also paid tribute to the Cardinal as a man of priestly zeal and who was a faithful
witness of the Gospel.