Thanks to the non -Catholic societies in the funeral of the Pope

Vatican News

It is “gratitude to the heart”. The Cardinal College wants to express churches Among the non -Catholic ecclesiastical societies that were present or sent delegations to the funerals of Pope Francis on April 26, as well as representatives of Judaism, Islam and other religions. In a statement issued by the Holy See, the Cardinals expressed their “gratitude for the solidarity that is manifested at the time of pain”, as well as to all the civil delegations that have already attended those who led them: sovereignty, princes, heads of state and government, ministers and other government authorities. “His existence has been particularly estimated as a participation in the pain of the Church and the Apostolic Russian for the death of the Pope and a honor for his continuous commitment in favor of faith, peace and brotherhood among all the peoples of the earth,” she says.

Cardinals also want to thank in particular, “for the Italian authorities, to the city of Rome, for the service of security, to civil protection, the media and workers, including the Apostolic Chair employees and the Vatican city state government, which, with great efforts and generosity, contributed to preparing everything necessary for various celebrations, thanks, and everything has been developed in order.”

Finally, a “grateful idea” for thousands of teenagers and young people who participated in the jubilee on Sunday, April 27, “the face of a living church appears with the life of their existing Lord, and all the people of God who are walking with hope towards the future.”