I lament that so many now choose to ignore the basic decency of not speaking ill of those who have just died. There will be plenty of time in the future to discuss the life and legacy of Cardinal Caffarra. For now, can't we just come together to commend him to God's loving care? Is that not the most basic, Christian thing to do?

Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.