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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Benedict XVI has sent a telegram of condolence for the death of Cardinal Pio Laghi, Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for Catholic Education and Patron of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, died on the morning of January 11. In the text, the Pope recalled his “long and generous service” to the Holy See, “in particular as pontifical representative in various countries and as prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education.” Expressing his sincere participation in the mourning, “that has afflicted all those who knew and respected the late cardinal,” the Holy Father concluded by saying: “while raising fervent prayer to God to grant him the prize promised to faithful servants of the Gospel, I send my heartfelt apostolic blessing to all those who grieve his passing.” (SL) (Agenzia Fides 13/1/2009)
