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Raniero Cantalamessa

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Raniero Cantalamessa

Cardinal, Preacher Emeritus of the Papal Household
Cantalamessa in 2020
ChurchLatin Church
Appointed23 June 1980
Term ended9 November 2024
PredecessorAlfredo Marchesi
SuccessorRoberto Pasolini
Other post(s)Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Apollinare alle Terme Neroniane-Alessandrine (since 2020)
Previous post(s)Preacher of the Papal Household (1980–2024)
Orders
Ordination19 October 1958
by Gaetano Malchiodi [it]
Created cardinal28 November 2020
by Pope Francis
RankCardinal-Deacon
Personal details
Born (1934-07-22) 22 July 1934 (age 90)
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma mater
MottoVeni Creator Spiritus (Come, Creator Spirit)
Coat of arms

Raniero Cantalamessa OFM Cap (born 22 July 1934) is an Italian Catholic cardinal and priest. He was the Preacher to the Papal Household from 1980 until 2024, under Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.[1] He was made a cardinal in November 2020 by Pope Francis.[2]

References

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  1. "Resignations and Appointments, 09.11.2024" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 9 November 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  2. O'Connell, Gerard (25 October 2020). "Pope Francis names 13 new cardinals, including Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington D.C." America. Retrieved 25 October 2020.

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