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Bells rang out over Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories and in cities the world over as leaders from Japan to Russia praised the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died early Saturday at age 95.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, issued a statement Saturday morning:
“The human family grieves the passing of this erudite, wise, and holy man, who spoke the truth with love. … The family of the Church especially mourns his death, while grateful for the gift he was of a good shepherd and Holy Father.”
Dolan said the archdiocese had fond memories of the pope’s visit to New York City in 2008.
“I personally sense the loss as he was so encouraging, and appointed me Archbishop of New York and nominated me a Cardinal.
