Pope's Message on the Death of Bishop Henderson

 Upon hearing of the death of Bishop Charles Henderson, the Secretary of State H.Em Cardinal Angelo Sodano has asked the Apostolic Nuncio to communicate the following message to the Most Reverend Kevin McDonald, Archbishop of Southwark :

“ The Holy Father was saddened to learn of the death of the Most Reverend Charles Joseph Henderson, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Southwark. Remembering with gratitude Bishop Henderson's long years of dedicated service to Christ and his Church, His Holiness joins you and all the priests , religious and lay faithful of the Archdiocese in commending the soul of this esteemed pastor to the merciful love of Jesus the Good Shepherd. To all who mourn Bishop Henderson in the hope of the resurrection, the Holy Father cordially imparts his Apostolic Blessing. ”