Giuseppe Betori
Italian Roman Catholic priest, cardinal.
The record
Giuseppe Betori is an Italian Roman Catholic priest, cardinal. Born on 25 February 1947 in Foligno, Betori is 79.
Positions held include titular bishop (2001–2008), general secretary (2001–2008) and Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence (2008–2024). Betori studied at Pontifical Gregorian University and Pontifical Biblical Institute. Honours include Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
With a Wikipedia article in 28 languages, Giuseppe Betori is No. 69,108 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 25 February 1947, Foligno (age 79)
- Country
- Italy
- Known as
- Theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- Pontifical Gregorian University, Pontifical Biblical Institute
- Languages
- Italian
- Wikipedia editions
- 28
Did you know
Was 54 when first titular bishop (2001).
Shares a birthday with Taras Shevchenko and George Harrison.
One of 5 people in the Index born in Foligno, with Leonardo Spinazzola.
Has a Wikipedia article in 28 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2001–2008Titular bishop
- 2001–2008General secretary
- 2008–2024Roman Catholic Archbishop of Florence
- 2012–Cardinal priest
Honours and works
Awards
- Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
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