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(ANSA) – BOLOGNA, DECEMBER 28 – The Archbishop of Bologna, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi tested positive for Covid and is now in home isolation. The diocese of Bologna gives the news.
Zuppi underwent a swab yesterday after learning of some positive cases among the guests of the Casa del Clergy, where he resides. and in the morning the result came. The cardinal is asymptomatic and in good condition and must remain in isolation for the time established by health protocols.
The Archbishop will not be able to attend the commitments already on the agenda, including the ‘Te Deum’ in San Petronio on Thursday 31 and the Mass in San Pietro on January 1, while he will be able to continue with online appointments.
Immediately after learning that cases of positivity had been found at the Casa del Clerro, a residence where some elderly priests live and that Zuppi has chosen as his residence since his arrival in Bologna, Zuppi entered into voluntary self-quarantine and was suspended. As a precaution, the celebrations and appointments, including yesterday in the church of the Holy Family where he was supposed to celebrate Mass, for which he still sent his homily.
“I share – says Zuppi – the suffering and the situation of some and the difficulties of all. I have seen how the health authorities continue to carry out their daily service for the care of people and I take the opportunity to recommend caution to everyone on their own account. and the health of others. We also live this test with confidence, the Lord is close and always supports us. I ask you to pray for the sick, for the health personnel and for all the people who suffer from covid and its consequences every day. “
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