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Italian ecclesiastic, a Cardinal in the Roman Catholic church. A former professor of dogmatic theology and parish priest of Legnano, he was appointed auxiliary Bishop in 1975 of the diocese of Milan, responsible for educational and cultural affairs. In 1984 he was appointed Archbishop of Bologna and in 1985 was created Cardinal by Pope John Paul II. Link to Wikipedia biography
Cardinal Giacomo Biffi
Birth:
June 13, 1928
Milan, Italy
Death:
July 11, 2015
Bologna, Italy
Cardinal Biffi was an Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Archbishop of Bologna from 1984 to 2003.
Early Life and Education:
Biffi was born in Milan, Italy, on June 13, 1928. He studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, where he earned a doctorate in theology in 1957.
Priestly Ministry:
Biffi was ordained a priest in 1951. He taught at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome and the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan.
Episcopal Ministry:
In 1984, Biffi was appointed Archbishop of Modena-Nonantola. He was promoted to the rank of cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 1985.
Archbishop of Bologna:
Biffi was appointed Archbishop of Bologna in 1984. He served as its archbishop until his retirement in 2003.
Writings and Lectures:
Cardinal Biffi was known for his writings and lectures on theology, philosophy, and spirituality. He published numerous books, including "Philosophy and Theology" (1990) and "The God of Jesus Christ" (1998).
Later Years and Death:
After his retirement, Cardinal Biffi continued to write and lecture. He died in Bologna on July 11, 2015, at the age of 87.
Social Media:
Cardinal Biffi did not have any official social media presence.
Recent Projects:
Cardinal Biffi's most recent project was a series of lectures on the theology of the priesthood.
Other Information:
- Cardinal Biffi was a member of the Pontifical Academy of Theology and the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
- He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from the University of Notre Dame.
- Cardinal Biffi was known for his strong defense of the Catholic faith and his opposition to modern secularism.
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