Acireale holds funeral for Cardinal Paolo Romeo

The Basilica Cattedrale in Acireale hosted the funeral services for Cardinal Paolo Romeo, the emeritus Archbishop of Palermo, on Wednesday, October 28. Romeo passed away recently at the age of 88.

The solemn liturgy was presided over by Monsignor Antonino Raspanti, Bishop of Acireale and president of the CESi, and was concelebrated by numerous bishops and priests from across Sicily. Civil and military authorities were also in attendance. During the service, messages of condolence were read from Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Leo XIV, and Italian President Sergio Mattarella.

In his homily, Monsignor Raspanti spoke of the Christian meaning of death as a passage to new life. Monsignor Corrado Lorefice, the Archbishop of Palermo, also addressed the congregation, reflecting on Romeo’s ministry, his commitment to evangelization, and his service to the Gospel and the community in Palermo.