Cardinal Lourdusamy Foundation

Cardinal Lourdusamy

St. Teresa of Calcutta

“We owe His Eminence Dr. Simon Cardinal Lourdusamy much gratitude for all he has done for us when he was the Secretary of the Sacred Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and President of the Pontifical Missioin Aid Societies. Our deep gratitude to our Cardinal….”

Pope St. John Paul II

“Now when we look at your life briefly and consider what you have achieved, it is not to be wondered at why you, together with Us should give thanks to God.”

Pope Benedict XVI

“Our Venerable Brother, We and the Universal Church should rejoice and hold you in the highest esteem…It is not necessary any more to say more in order to manifest our appreciation and our deep gratitude.”

Pope Francis

“I unite with you, with affection and joy…in praising the Lord for all the gifts given to you during your long and fruitful ministry, while expressing appreciation for your commitment to the service of the Gospel and the Church.”

Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio

Apostolic Nuncio to Poland
“Cardinal Lourdusamy offered luminous testimony to faith and charity…he lived his faith in the risen Lord with humility and firmness.”