Julien Ries

Julien Ries (19 April 1920 – 23 February 2013) was a Belgian religious historian, titular archbishop and cardinal of the Catholic Church. Prior to his death, Ries was described as "the greatest living religious scholar".

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Julien Ries
Cardinal-Deacon of Sant’Antonio di Padova a Circonvallazione Appia
SeeSant’Antonio di Padova a Circonvallazione Appia
Appointed18 February 2012
Installed20 October 2012
Term ended23 February 2013
Orders
Ordination12 August 1945
by André Marie Charue
Consecration11 February 2012
by Giacinto Berloco
Created cardinal18 February 2012
RankCardinal-Deacon
Personal details
Born
Julien Ries

(1920-04-19)19 April 1920
Fouches, near Arlon, Belgium
Died23 February 2013(2013-02-23) (aged 92)
Tournai
NationalityBelgian
DenominationCatholic
Previous post(s)Titular Archbishop of Bellicastrum (2012)
MottoCaritas Christi urget nos
Coat of arms
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