By: Leslie Ann G. Aquino
Cebu Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal passed away yesterday at 7:28 a.m. at the Perpetual Succour Hospital in Cebu City. He was 86.
“It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Cardinal Vidal. He has returned to the Father’s home at 7:28 a.m. today. I ask the people to pray for his eternal repose,” said Monsignor Joseph Tan, spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Cebu.
Tan said Vidal died due to infection leading to septic shock a week after he was taken to the hospital last Oct. 11 for mild fever and breathing difficulties. Vidal’s wake will be held at the Cebu Cathedral.
