Nashville, Aug. 8, 2007 (CWNews.com) - Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone (bio - news), the Vatican Secretary of State, offered his support for the cause of canonization of Father Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus, as he addressed the group on August 7 at a convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
Cardinal Bertone celebrated the opening Mass for the 125th annual K of C convention, and in his homily he praised Father McGivney as a priest who "found the faith and the courage to walk steadfastly towards Christ, and to inspire others by his leadership." The Italian cardinal-- who ranks second only to the Roman Pontiff at the Vatican-- noted that a cause for canonization is underway for Father McGivney, and said "I'll personally work on this."
The Vatican Secretary of State conveyed the greetings of Pope Benedict XVI (bio - news) to the Knights, assuring them of "the Holy Father’s spiritual closeness and of a special remembrance in his prayers at this time." In a separate message to the group's convention, the Pontiff praised the Knights ofr Columbus for "wholeheartedly accepting the summons to discipleship."
Cardinal Bertone-- who was awarded the Gaudium et Spes (doc) award by the K of C-- addressed the convention in Italian. The cardinal's lack of familiarity with English was once considered an obstacle to his selection as Secretary of State.
Constantine's Comment: This is wonderful news!
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