Papal telegram following Cardinal Egan’s death
March 06, 2015
Pope Francis has sent a telegram of condolence to Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York following the death of Cardinal Edward Egan.
“Commending the late cardinal’s noble soul to God, the Father of mercies,” the Pontiff expressed “gratitude for his years of episcopal ministry among Christ’s flock in Bridgeport and New York, his distinguished service to the Apostolic See, and his expert contribution to the revision of the Church's law in the years following the Second Vatican Council.”
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Further information:
- Telegramma di cordoglio del Santo Padre per la morte del Card. Edward Michael Egan (Holy See Press Office)
- Cardinal Edward Egan, retired Archbishop of New York, dead at 82 (CWN, 3/5)
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Posted by: extremeCatholic -
Mar. 08, 2015 9:21 PM ET USA
It would be fascinating to know what form this "telegram" took to reach Cardinal Dolan as telegram service in the United States ceased in the United States in 2006 and globally in 2013 with India being the last nation to have a telegram service.
