Message sent to CL on the occasion of Fr. Giussani death by Joaquin Navarro-Valls

Reverend Father: I was pained to learn of the holy death of our dearest Fr. Giussani, and wish to express to you and all the members of Communion and Liberation my friendly affection and deep participation in your great loss. I am still moved when I remember the honor and pleasure of a lunch shared with him some years ago, and this memory will accompany me, comforting me in times to come. In assuring you of my prayers of suffrage for his soul, I ask the Lord Jesus to welcome him to the light and peace of beatitude.
Joaquin Navarro-Valls,
Director of the Holy See Press Office