Pope: Angelo Gugel was a faithful, diligent man in service of three Popes

“A long and precious service to the Holy See,” carried out with “faithfulness and diligence” every day for three Popes: John Paul I, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI.

Pope Leo XIV highlighted these traits in his telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, which was read during the funeral rites for Angelo Gugel.

The former Papal Chamber Assistant who passed away on Thursday at the age of 90, and which were celebrated on Saturday in the Roman church of Santa Maria delle Grazie alle Fornaci, near the Vatican.

In the message, the Pope expressed his condolences to Mr. Gugel’s wife and children, recalling “his uprightness of life and exemplary Christian witness,” as well as his service first in the Vatican Gendarmerie and in the Governorate.

He also served for nearly thirty years in the papal apartment, where he carried out his “delicate and valued work, devoting himself daily” to three Popes.Pope Leo concluded by praying for the soul “of so generous a disciple of Christ,” invoking the Apostolic Blessing upon all who mourn his passing.