Church of the Brethren leaders mourn death of Pope John Paul II.

Church of the Brethren leaders have joined Christians and others worldwide in mourning the death of Pope John Paul II, and expressing condolence to the Roman Catholic community. "It is with sadness that the Church of the Brethren in the United States received the news of the death of His Holiness Pope John Paul II. We mourn the loss of this servant of Christ," said a letter signed by Annual Conference moderator Jim Hardenbrook and the general secretary of the General Board, Stan Noffsinger. "His light and life will be missed."

Quoting from 1 Peter 1:3, the letter expressed appreciation for the many ministries of Pope John Paul II and celebrated the contributions he made to the ecumenical movement. The Brethren leaders prayed that others will be inspired by his work for peace and justice.

The letter was sent to his Eminence Angelo Cardinal Sodano, Secretary of State for the Vatican; the Most Reverend William Skylstad, President of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops; and the Most Reverend Michael P. Driscoll of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise, as a colleague of the Annual Conference moderator.

Source: Newsline 4/5/2005
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