Vatican City, Jul 26, 2011 / 10:59 am
Cardinal Virgilio Noe, archpriest emeritus of the Vatican Basilica, former vicar general for Vatican City, and president of the Fabric of St. Peter, died on July 24 at the age of 89.
Pope Benedict XVI sent a telegram of condolence to the cardinal’s sister, Maria Noe, mourning the man.
“In everything he did he provided highly-valued testimony of fervent priestly zeal and faithfulness to the Gospel,” the Pope wrote.
He called the cardinal “a diligent collaborator of the Holy See, particularly in the Office of Liturgical Celebrations.”