Funeral for Bishop Egger

(21 Aug 08 - RV) Pope Benedict sent a personal telegram of condolences to the clergy and faithful of the diocese of Bolzano Bressanone, who laid their bishop, Wilhelm Egger, to rest on Thursday.


Bishop Egger’s sudden death Saturday has shocked the diocese in which Pope Benedict XVI has spent several summer holidays, including his most recent this month. We have this report...