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Cardinals Urge Mercy and Dignity Amid Mourning

5/2/2025

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In a poignant reflection during the "novendiali" mourning period for Pope Francis, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti urged that genuine joy in God arises from acts of mercy, transcending mere status or knowledge. Meanwhile, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández cautioned against polished rhetoric that conceals cruelty, championing the dignity of work and the intrinsic worth of every individual.

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In a poignant reflection during the "novendiali" mourning period for Pope Francis, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti urged that genuine joy in God arises from acts of mercy, transcending mere status or knowledge. Meanwhile, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández cautioned against polished rhetoric that conceals cruelty, championing the dignity of work and the intrinsic worth of every individual.