2011-07-25 15:45:54

Pope mourns for Cardinal Noè


(July 25, 2011) Pope Benedict XVI has expressed his sorrow at the death of Italian Cardinal Virgilio Noè, who passed away Sunday morning at the age of 89. In a condolence message to the late cardinal’s sister Mrs. Maria Noè, the Holy Father remembered the prelate for his many years as a zealous collaborator of the Holy See, especially in the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations and as the Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, giving a precious witness everywhere of fervent priestly zeal and fidelity to the Gospel. Cardinal Noè also served as Vicar General of Vatican City and president of the Fabric of St Peter’s that is incharge of the basilica. The funeral Mass of the Cardinal is scheduled for Tuesday morning in St. Peter’s Basilica. With the death of Cardinal Virgilio Noè the number of cardinals worldwide now stands at 195, of whom 114 are below the age of 80 and hence are eligible to vote for a new Pope.








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