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From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On the passing of Cebu Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal


The Palace condoles with the Cebu faithful on the demise of Cebu Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal this morning.

President Rodrigo Duterte and Cardinal Vidal had a friendly, cordial relationship. The good cardinal paid a courtesy call to Malacanan shortly after PRRD assumed office and assured the Chief Executive of his fervent prayers for him and his administration.

We are thankful for the kind bishop’s pastoral role of the Catholic faithful.

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