Camillo Ruini
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| His Eminence Camillo Ruini | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal Vicar Emeritus of Rome | |
 Cardinal Ruini | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Other posts | Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Agnese fuori le Mura (1991-) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 8 December 1954 |
| Consecration | 29 June 1983 by Gilberto Baroni |
| Created Cardinal | 28 June 1991 |
| Rank | Cardinal Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Camillo Ruini |
| Born | 19 February 1931 Sassuolo, Kingdom of Italy |
| Died | 16 June 2026 (aged 95) Rome, Italy |
| Denomination | Catholic (Roman Rite) |
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| Motto | Veritas liberabit nos |
| Coat of arms |  |
Camillo Ruini (Italian pronunciation: [kaˈmillo ruˈini]; 19 February 1931 – 16 June 2026) was an Italian cardinal of the Catholic Church. He was Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome from 1991 to 2008.[1] He was elevated to the cardinalate in 1991.
In June 1986 the Pope John Paul II named him secretary-general of the Italian bishops' conference. From 1988 to 2011 he was a consultor of the Congregation for Bishops.[2]
Ruini died at his home in Rome, Italy on 16 June 2026 at the age of 95.[3] He was being treated for respiratory failure shortly before his death.[4]
References
- ↑ [1][dead link]
- ↑ "riteniamo la legalizzazione delle unioni di fatto inaccettabile sul piano di principio, pericolosa sul piano sociale ed educativo" (we consider legalisation of de facto unions unacceptable on the level of principle and dangerous on the social and educational level).Nota del Consiglio Episcopale Permanente a riguardo della famiglia fondata sul matrimonio e di iniziative legislative in materia di unioni di fatto (28 March 2007). Retrieved 2007-07-20. [italian]
- ↑ Cardinal Camillo Ruini has died. 16 June 2026. https://en.ilsole24ore.com/art/cardinal-camillo-ruini-has-died-AIT7ONiD. Retrieved 16 June 2026.
- ↑ Cardinal Camillo Ruini in critical condition: being treated at home with oxygen. unionesarda.itL'Unione Sarda. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
Other websites
- Ruini Card. CamilloHoly See Press Office. Retrieved 4 November 2017.