After confirming the death of the pope emeritus Benedict XVIwhich took place on December 31, the archbishop of Puebla, Victor Sanchez Espinosamourned the loss.
This morning, the press room of the Holy See announced the death, at the age of 95, of a pastor of the Catholic Church.
“As the Angelopolitan Church, we express our regret for the departure, at the Father’s House, of the dear Pope Emeritus, for whom we raise fervent prayers, added to the numerous celebrations of the mass that the clergy of Puebla will offer in suffrage for his eternal rest, so that the Supreme Shepherd grants him to share in the glory that awaits the humble workers of his vineyard”, reads a statement.
The Archdiocese of Puebla He also added his gratitude because the Church had a generous pastor, an illustrious teacher and a supreme pontiff of profound spirituality.
Message from Monsignor Víctor Sánchez Espinosa | IMAGE: Twitter @Arqui_Puebla
Benedict XVI was remembered as a pastor who, right up to the end, gave witness by praying for the churchthe world and by the Ministry of Pope francesco.
Likewise, his theological and spiritual legacy for Catholics has been recognized.
According to the announcement by the Vatican Press Office, it will be next Thursday, January 5, at 9:30, when Pope Francis will lead the funeral ceremonies in St. Peter’s Square.
Joseph Ratzinger He was parish priest of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013 after resigning for health reasons.
In recent days his health had deteriorated and last Wednesday it was Pope Francis himself who asked the faithful to pray for the health of the pope emeritus.
