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Heralds of the Gospel Founder Dies at 85

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The archbishop of São Paulo, Cardinal Odilo Pedro Scherer, on behalf of his archdiocese, wrote a note of condolence expressing his 'solidarity and consolation to the members of the Heralds of the Gospel.'

Monsignor João Scognamiglio Clá Dias, founder of the Heralds of the Gospel, died in the early morning hours of Nov. 1 at the age of 85, according to a statement from the organization.

“As founder of the Heralds of the Gospel, he leaves a legacy of sanctity of life for millions of Catholics linked to the institution” on five continents, the Heralds of the Gospel said in the statement.

João Scognamiglio Clá Dias was born on Aug. 15, 1939, in São Paulo. On July 7, 1956, he met professor Plínio Corrêa de Oliveira, founder of the Brazilian Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property (TFP) and, according to the Heralds, “he became an ardent disciple and faithful interpreter” of Correa de Oliveira’s thought and work.

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