Angelo Comastri

His Eminence

Angelo Comastri
His Eminence; Angelo Comastri
Archpriest Emeritus of Saint Peter's Basilica
Church	Catholic Church
Appointed	31 October 2006
Term ended	20 February 2021
Predecessor	Francesco Marchisano
Successor	Mauro Gambetti, O.F.M. Conv.
Other post(s)	Cardinal-Priest of San Salvatore in Lauro (2007–);
Orders
Ordination	11 March 1967; by Luigi Boccadoro
Consecration	12 September 1990; by Bernardin Gantin
Created cardinal	24 November 2007; by Pope Benedict XVI
Rank	Cardinal-Deacon (2007–18); Cardinal-Priest (from 2018)
Personal details
Born	17 September 1943; Sorano, Tuscany, Italy
Nationality	Italian
Denomination	Catholic
Previous post(s)	Bishop of Massa Marittima-Piombino (1990–1994); Archbishop-Prelate of Loreto (1996–2005); Coadjutor Archpriest of Saint Peter's Basilica (2005–2006); Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica (2005–2021); Vicar General for the Vatican City State (2005–21); President of the Fabric of Saint Peter (2005–21);
Motto	Deus Charitas Est
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Angelo Comastri (born 17 September 1943) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church. He was Archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica from 2006 to 2021, and Vicar General for the Vatican City State and President of the Fabric of Saint Peter from 2005 to 2021. He previously served as Bishop of Massa Marittima-Piombino (1990–1994) and Territorial Prelate of Loreto (1996–2005). He was named a cardinal in 2007.

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