National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin: Cardinal Joachim Meisner, the archbishop emeritus of Cologne who was a strong defender of the Church’s doctrine and orthodoxy, has died at the age of 83.
The German cardinal died “peacefully” after falling asleep while on vacation in Bad Füssing, Cologne’s Domradio reported on Wednesday, citing the archdiocese.
Cardinal Rainer Woelki of Cologne said he fell asleep at his bedside after having prepared to celebrate Mass and with his breviary in hand. More here.
