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July 17, 2017

Benedict XVI: Cardinal Meisner died a 'cheerful' man

A mourner holds a portrait of Cardinal Joachim Meisner of Cologne, Germany, prior to his funeral July 15.

VATICAN CITY – In a letter sent for the funeral of the late Cardinal Joachim Meisner, retired Pope Benedict XVI praised the prelate as a passionate pastor, who died a happy man at peace with the Lord and his will for the universal Church.

Published in Vatican