Breaking News from Whispers: Archbishop Sambi, R.I.P.

Rest Well, Big Boss

Having received credible reports from multiple sources, these pages are heartbroken to relay word that the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, died earlier tonight at 73.

As previously reported here, the veteran diplomat -- Pope Benedict's representative to these shores since 2006 -- had been in grave condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore following a radical procedure early this month that reportedly involved the removal of half of one of his lungs. Having been kept sedated and on a ventilator since complications arose in the surgery's wake, a decision on continuing treatment was expected before the end of the week.

In his final hours, the Nuncio's sister, niece and nephew were said to be at his bedside after having been called over last week.

More to come. Above all, though, blessings and peace be upon a great friend to so many of us... God love our "Super-Nuncio" forever.

 This post is copied from WHISPERS IN THE LOGGIA:
http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/2011/07/rest-well-big-boss.html