Pope condoles the death of Cardinal Quezada Toruño

June 05, 2012: Pope Benedict XVI has expressed his deep saddeness at the passing away of Cardinal Rodolfo Quezada Ignatius, Archbishop Emeritus of Guatemala. In a telegraphic message he extended his deepest condolences to the Pastor, the auxiliary bishops, clergy and the faithful of the local Church, as well as relatives of the late cardinal. The Pope said that he was joining them with fervent prayers to the Lord for granting his eternal peace.

Pope Benedict said that the cardinal had generously served the Church during his ministry, as a guide for the Diocese of Zacapa and archbishop of Santo Cristo de Esquipulas, and later as Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Guatemala.

With faith in the Paschal mystery of Christ illuminating and hopeful moments of pain, and the memory of a pastor dedicated to the mission of evangelization, I gladly impart to those mourning a special Apostolic Blessing, Pope said in his message.