AAS 70 [1978] - El Vaticano

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Acta Apostolicae Sedis - Commentarium Officiale
(Strictim eœ epistula) : In an extremely criticai time, the beloved
Pope Paul guided the Church with courage and with a concern for
Christian truth and for the needs of the faithful. The initiative he
provided for meetings with the Christian communities opened new
paths in the ecumenical dialogue. The influence of his spirit was
universal, affecting us in America with the humility and understanding
he exemplified.
We pray that God, the Father of our Bisen Lord Jesus Christ,
may grant eternai rest to His faithful servant Paul, and that his suc­
cessor will be blessed with the révérence and esteem accorded to Pope
Paul as a supreme spiritual leader,
Archbishop Torkom Manoogian
Primate, Armenian Church o f America
The Bishops of the Anglican Church of Canada meeting together
in Canterbury as part of the Lambeth Conference wish to join with
Christian people ali over the world in expressing their sense of loss
in the death of His Holiness Pope Paul VI. We give thanks for his
untiring work for peace and unity in a most difficult time in the history
of the Church and the world. We acknowledge with gratitude to almighty
God his steadfast witness to truth and charity. The Anglican
world have lost a greatly respected friend who gave firm yet gentle
leadership to the whole Catholic Church.
Archbishop Edward W. Scott
Primate of AU Canada
Profound condolences on demise of the Holy Father. Prayers for
God's continued guidance.
The Moderator
Church of South India
Deeply moved by sorrow and emotion I have received news of the
decease of the Holy Father Pope Paulus VI. All over the world we
have looked up to him as Pontifex, the bridge-builder between peoples
and nations, believers and Churches, and as a man to whom the unity
of all Christians was a matter of uttermost importance. I remember
with deep gratitude my meeting with Pope Paulus in which he empha-