Angelo Comastri | |
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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. |
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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) |
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Nationality | Italian |
Denomination | Catholic |
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.