Pope Leo remembers the late Cardinal Ruini as a wise brother
Pope Leo XIV issued a telegram expressing condolences following the death of Cardinal Camillo Ruini, a prominent figure in the Italian Catholic Church. The Pope praised Ruini's wisdom, faith, and long-standing service to the Diocese of Rome and the Italian Bishops' Conference.
Why it matters
Cardinal Ruini was a highly influential figure in Italian religious and cultural life, and his passing marks the end of a significant era for the Church in Rome.
In a telegram released on Wednesday, June 17, Pope Leo XIV expressed his “closeness and condolences” upon learning of the passing of Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar General Emeritus of the Diocese of Rome and former head of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, who passed away on Tuesday, June 16, aged 95
The article is a straightforward report on a formal religious announcement.
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