” ” A telegram of condolence from Benedict XVI for the death of Edoardo Luciani, the brother of the servant of God John Paul I, who died on 10th March in the hospital of Belluno. "On learning the sad news of the death of commendatore Edoardo Luciani, remembering the recent friendly meeting in Lorenzago di Cadore says the telegram sent to mgr. Giuseppe Andrich, bishop of Belluno-Feltre , I deeply share the pain of his family and the community of Belluno and recall his superior human and Christian virtues, especially his exemplary devotion to his family, his generous service of the Church and his deep civil commitment. I raise fervent prayers for the dead to be able to share with the Lord Resurrected, on the side of his spouse and his Pope brother that he tenderly loved, endless joy and peace". Edoardo Luciani, 91 years old, a primary school teacher, a father of 11 children, was very fond of his brother Albino to whom he had been very close in the 33 days of his papacy in 1978.
