Posted on 07/18/2008 7:25:19 PM PDT by markomalley
Sydney, Jul. 18, 2008 (CWNews.com) - A shadow fell over the World Youth Day (WYD) celebrations in Sydney, Australia, on July 18 when the Australian Cardinal Edward Cassidy was rushed to the hospital.
The 84-year-old Cardinal Cassidy, a native of Sydney, was a longtime member of the Vatican diplomatic corps. From 1989 to 2001 he served as president of the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity.
Cardinal Cassidy was reportedly hospitalized with a heart problem. At a Thursday meeting with other Christian leaders, Pope Benedict asked for prayers for the prelate's recovery. Cardinal Cassidy had originally been scheduled to take part in the meeting.
A spokesman for the Australian bishops' conference discouraged speculation about the cardinal's condition, saying that he was expected to spend only a few days in the hospital.
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