Mauro Piacenza
Italian cardinal and church administrator
Born
September 15th, 1944
81 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Ordained as a priest in 1970, served as auxiliary bishop of Rome from 2001 to 2006. Appointed Secretary of the Congregation for the Clergy in 2006 and later became Prefect of the same congregation, overseeing clergy affairs in the Catholic Church. Participated in various synods and conferences focused on ecclesiastical governance and pastoral care. Elevated to cardinal in 2010, contributing to the Catholic hierarchy and church matters at a global level.
Served as Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy
Participated in the formation of clergy policy
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