Bishop Burbidge's statement on Cardinal Christophe Pierre being appointed to the College of Cardinals

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In union with my brothers and sisters in Christ throughout the Diocese of Arlington, I congratulate Cardinal Christophe Pierre on his appointment to the College of Cardinals by Pope Francis. Cardinal Pierre has served the Church admirably in many fruitful and sacrificial ways. Having been a parish priest and diplomat, as well as an apostolic nuncio to four countries, he is a tremendous gift to the Church and is a well-regarded and experienced advisor to our Holy Father. His tenure as an apostolic nuncio is marked by his zeal for bringing Christ to the peripheries of society and culture. He has been a steadfast voice for the poor and the marginalized. I pray that God blesses Cardinal Pierre as he takes on additional responsibilities as a cardinal, serving the Holy Father and Our Lord with continued selflessness and devotion to the Gospel.

Declaración de Mons. Michael Burbidge sobre el nombramiento del Cardenal Christophe Pierre al Colegio Cardenalicio

En unión con mis hermanos y hermanas en Cristo de toda la Diócesis de Arlington, felicito al Cardenal Christophe Pierre por su nombramiento al Colegio Cardenalicio por el Papa Francisco. El cardenal Pierre ha servido admirablemente a la Iglesia de muchas maneras fructíferas y sacrificadas. Habiendo sido párroco y diplomático, así como nuncio apostólico en cuatro países, es un enorme regalo para la Iglesia y es un consejero bien considerado y experimentado para nuestro Santo Padre. Su mandato como nuncio apostólico está marcado por su celo por llevar a Cristo a las periferias de la sociedad y la cultura. Ha sido una voz firme para los pobres y los marginados. Rezo para que Dios bendiga al cardenal Pierre cuando asuma nuevas responsabilidades como cardenal, sirviendo al Santo Padre y a Nuestro Señor con continua abnegación y devoción al Evangelio.