Georg Gänswein

German prelate, papal secretary

Georg Gänswein - German prelate, papal secretary
Born

July 30th, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Born in 1956, a German prelate held the position of Prefect of the Pontifical Household. Served as personal secretary to Pope Benedict XVI from 2003 until the Pope's resignation in 2013. After the resignation, continued to manage the personal affairs of the former Pope before being appointed to a role in the Vatican. Contributed to various theological discussions and publications.

Served as personal secretary to Pope Benedict XVI

Held the title of Prefect of the Pontifical Household

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