Camillo Ruini
Catholic cardinal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Catholic cardinal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Camillo Ruini (Italian pronunciation: [kaˈmillo ruˈini]; born 19 February 1931) is an Italian cardinal of the Catholic Church. He served as Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome from 1991 to 2008.[1] He was elevated to the cardinalate in 1991.
His Eminence Camillo Ruini | |
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Cardinal Vicar Emeritus of Rome | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
Other posts | Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Agnese fuori le Mura (1991-) |
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Ordination | 8 December 1954 by Luigi Traglia |
Consecration | 29 June 1983 by Gilberto Baroni |
Created cardinal | 28 June 1991 by Pope John Paul II |
Rank | Cardinal Priest |
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Birth name | Camillo Ruini |
Born | Sassuolo, Kingdom of Italy | 19 February 1931
Denomination | Catholic (Roman Rite) |
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Motto | Veritas liberabit nos |
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In June 1986 the Pope John Paul II named him secretary-general of the Italian bishops' conference. From 1988 to 2011 he was a consultor of the Congregation for Bishops.[2]
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