Mattarella’s condolences for the death of Ratzinger: “It marked the life of the Church. Italy loses a pastor”

“He repeatedly testified to a deep affection, combined with a sincere attachment to that immense cultural heritage intimately linked to the Christian roots and traditions of our country”. The message of the President of the Republic to Pope Francis

We publish below the message of condolence that the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella addressed to Pope Francis after the death of Benedict XVI