Saturday, July 19, 2008

Elderly Australian cardinal hospitalized

A shadow fell over the World Youth Day (WYD) celebrations in Sydney, Australia, on July 18 when the Australian Cardinal Edward Cassidy was rushed to the hospital.

The 84-year-old Cardinal Cassidy, a native of Sydney, was a long-time member of the Vatican diplomatic corps.

From 1989 to 2001 he served as president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity.

Cardinal Cassidy was reportedly hospitalized with a heart problem.

At a Thursday meeting with other Christian leaders, Pope Benedict asked for prayers for the prelate's recovery.

Cardinal Cassidy had originally been scheduled to take part in the meeting.

A spokesman for the Australian bishops' conference discouraged speculation about the cardinal's condition, saying that he was expected to spend only a few days in the hospital. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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