Pope Francis Daily

The Holy Father”s Telegram of Condolences for the Death of H.E. Cardinal Miloslav Vlk

Lord Cardinal Domink Duka

Archbishop of Prague

I learnt the news of the decease of Lord Cardinal Miloslav Vlk , Archbishop Emeritus of Prague, which happened at the end of a painful sickness, endured by him with faith and trust in the Lord. I elevate fervid prayers to God that He may grant eternal rest to this zealous and generous Pastor, and I unite myself spiritually to the faithful of that diocesan community where he exercised the Episcopal Ministry with solicitude. I recall with admiration his tenacious fidelity to Christ., despite the privations and persecutions against the Church, as well as his fruitful and multiple Apostolic activity animated by the desire to witness to all the joy of the Gospel, promoting a genuine faithful ecclesial renewal, ever docile to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit. On expressing my heartfelt sympathy to the relatives of the late Cardinal, to the clergy and to all the faithful of that beloved Archdiocese, I impart my heartfelt comforting Apostolic Blessing, as sign of faith and of Christian hope in the Risen Lord.

FRANCISCUS PP.