THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK
Ranchi, Oct 4: Cardinal Telesphore Toppo, Asia’s first tribal bishop and Jharkhand Ratna awardee, died at the age of 84 at Linvas Hospital in Mandar today.
According to doctors, he was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday due to water entering his lungs. He had been ill for a long time. On Tuesday, when his health suddenly worsened, he was admitted to a nearby hospital where the doctors kept him on the ICU ventilator.
Telesphore Toppo lived a spiritual life and believed in simple and noble thoughts. He was rich in qualities such as prayer and faith. His trust was in the scriptures. He always stood strong in unity and strengthened the church. He had a love for the holy scriptures and had deep devotion in his pure heart, along with affection for Mother Mary.
