Crescenzio Sepe

Italian cardinal and religious leader

Crescenzio Sepe - Italian cardinal and religious leader
Born

June 2nd, 1943
82 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Italy

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Ordained as a priest in 1967, a cardinal of the Catholic Church, and served as the Archbishop of Naples since 2006. Held various positions within the Vatican, including Secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. Participated in the 2005 papal conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI and the 2013 conclave for Pope Francis. Engaged in numerous charitable initiatives and worked to promote interfaith dialogue.

Archbishop of Naples since 2006

Participated in papal conclaves

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