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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.

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July 5, 2017

Cardinal Joachim Meisner, one of four 'dubia’ cardinals, dies at age 83

Cardinal Joachim Meisner, one of four cardinals who submitted the "dubia" to Pope Francis regarding 'Amoris Laetitia' passed away July 5 at the age of 83.

BAD FUSSING, Germany – Cardinal Joachim Meisner, archbishop emeritus of Cologne, Germany and one of four cardinals who sent the "dubia" to Pope Francis last year, passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 83.

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