Mario Grech
Maltese Catholic cardinal (born 1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mario Grech (born 20 February 1957) is a Maltese prelate of the Catholic Church who was Bishop of Gozo from 2005 to 2019. He was Pro-Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops from October 2019 until he became Secretary General in September 2020.
Quick Facts His Eminence, Church ...
Mario Grech | |
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Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
Appointed | 15 September 2020 |
Predecessor | Lorenzo Baldisseri |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Deacon of Santi Cosma e Damiano (2020–present) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 22 May 1984 by Nikol Joseph Cauchi |
Consecration | 22 January 2006 by Nikol Joseph Cauchi |
Created cardinal | 28 November 2020 by Francis |
Rank | Cardinal deacon |
Personal details | |
Born | Mario Grech (1957-02-20) 20 February 1957 (age 67) |
Nationality | Maltese |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Parents | George and Stella Grech |
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Alma mater | Pontifical Lateran University Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas |
Motto | In fractione panis |
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Quick Facts Styles of, Reference style ...
Styles of Mario Grech | |
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Reference style | The Most Reverend Eminence His Eminence |
Spoken style | Your Eminence |
Informal style | Cardinal |
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Pope Francis raised him to the rank of cardinal on 28 November 2020.