Pope Francis joined those mourning the death of Cardinal Emeritus, Telesphore Placidus Toppo, who brought global recognition for India’s tribal Church.
On October 5, the Pope sent a telegram of condolences to Archbishop Felix Toppo of Ranchi, saying he has learned with sadness of the death of Cardinal Toppo’s passing away.
In his message, the Pope says he commends the Cardinal Emeritus’ “noble soul to the infinite mercies of God, our Heavenly Father.”
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