It is with sadness that we announce the death of Cardinal Dario Castrillón Hoyos, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Clergy, who died on 18 May 2018. The Cardinal was a personal friend of former Pro Tridentina (Malta), Godwin Xuereb. The two had also met in 2011 and discussed the then situation of the traditional liturgy in Malta.
Below is a ZENIT translation of the telegram sent by Pope Francis.
H.E. Lord Cardinal Angelo Sodano
Dean of the College of Cardinals
Vatican City
I learnt the news of the demise of dear Cardinal Dario Castrillon Hoyos, and I wish to express my sentiments of condolence to the College of Cardinals, to the relatives and to those who esteemed the late Cardinal, remembering with a grateful spirit his generous service to the Church, especially his precious service given to the Holy See, particularly as Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy and President of the Ecclesia Dei Pontifical Commission, and I raise fervent intercessory prayers to the Lord so that, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, He will receive him in eternal joy and peace, and I send the Apostolic Blessing to all those who share the grief over the death of such a meritorious servant of the Gospel.
Franciscus PP.
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