I remember with a grateful heart his consistent and committed witness, his dedication to the Gospel and the Church, and particularly his diligent cooperation with the Holy See in its recent economic reform, of which he laid the foundations with determination and wisdom.” These are the words of the Pope in his telegram of condolence on the death yesterday, Jan. 10, 2023, of Card. George Pell, Archbishop Emeritus of Sydney and Prefect Emeritus of the Secretariat for the Economy of the Holy See and Vatican City State.
In Pope Francis’ telegram sent to the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Card. Giovanni Battista Re, Cardinal Pell is remembered as “a faithful servant to the Lord” who followed him “without wavering” even “in the hour of trial.”
“He received the prize of eternal peace,” this is the Pope’s wish and blessing. Cardinal Pell passed away yesterday in Rome following heart complications that arose after surgery. “It was an operation, planned for some time, to replace a hip prosthesis,” Vatican News also reports.
Pope Francis: “Cardinal Pell, faithful servant to the Lord even in the hour of trial”
Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today
Share
Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican
Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.
More news related to this article
Pope Leo XIV to Iraqi Christians: Be Christ’s light in challenging times
The Vatican published a video message from the pontiff on July 8 for the Ankawa Youth Meeting. Pope
Vatican creates an observatory to study possible apparitions of the Virgin Mary
The Vatican creates an Observatory of apparitions and mystical phenomena linked to the Virgin Mary to study the various cases whose authenticity has not yet been approved by the Church.
King Charles Postpones Vatican Visit To Give Pope Francis More Recovery Time
King Charles and Queen Camilla postponed their visit to the Vatican at the advice of Pope Francis’ doctors, who say the Holy Father needs more rest time following his recent illness.
Vaticano Updates: Pope Leo Warns SSPX of Schism, Highlights the Eucharist, and Vatican Rejects German Lay Homily Proposal
ROME — This week at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV addressed growing concerns surrounding the Society of St.
Christians In Gaza, Syria ‘Need Everything,’ Vatican Cardinal Says
The head of the Vatican’s office for Eastern Catholic Churches offered a stark assessment of the situation facing Christians in the Holy Land and Syria, warning of increasing instability and humanitarian challenges across the region.
Sodality of Christian Life Reports It Made Reparations to 83 Victims of Abuse
The Sodality of Christian Life, dissolved by Pope Francis, reported providing reparations to 83 abuse victims through out-of-court settlements between May 2016 and Dec. 2024.