# Giuseppe Betori

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Italian Roman Catholic cardinal (born 1947)

Giuseppe Betori Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Florence Church Roman Catholic Church Archdiocese Florence See Florence Appointed 8 September 2008 Term ended 18 April 2024 Predecessor Ennio Antonelli Successor Gherardo Gambelli Other post Cardinal-Priest of San Marcello (2012–) Previous posts Secretary-General of the Episcopal Conference of Italy (2001–08) Titular Bishop of Falerone (2001–08) Archbishop of Florence (2008–24) Orders Ordination 26 September 1970 by Siro Silvestri Consecration 6 May 2001 by Camillo Ruini Created cardinal 18 February 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI Rank Cardinal-Priest Personal details Born Giuseppe Betori (1947-02-25) 25 February 1947 (age 79) Foligno, Italy Motto Deo et Verbo Gratiae (Acts 20:32; Thanks be to God and the Word) Signature Coat of arms

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**Giuseppe Betori** (born 25 February 1947) is an Italian prelate of the [Catholic Church](/source/Catholic_Church) who was [Archbishop of Florence](/source/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Florence) from 2008 to 2024. He became a bishop in 2001 when he was appointed secretary general of the [Italian Episcopal Conference](/source/Italian_Episcopal_Conference) (CEI), a post he held until 2008. He was elevated to the rank of [cardinal](/source/Cardinal_(Catholic_Church)) in 2012.

## Biography

Giuseppe Betori was born in [Foligno](/source/Foligno), Italy, on 25 February 1947. He was ordained a priest on 26 September 1970. He earned a licentiate in theology at the [Pontifical Gregorian University](/source/Pontifical_Gregorian_University) and a doctorate in [Sacred Scripture](/source/Sacred_Scripture) at the [Pontifical Biblical Institute](/source/Pontifical_Biblical_Institute). While serving in local parishes in Foligno he was Professor of Sacred Scripture and Dean of the Theological Institute of Assisi; diocesan assistant of Catholic Action; director of the Regional Pastoral Centre; assistant at the Youth Pastoral Center of the S. Carlo Institute in Foligno; coordinator of the Secretariat of the Ecclesiastical Conference held in Palermo in 1995; vice-president of the Italian Committee for the XV World Youth Day; and director of the Catechistic Office of the CEI.[1] He also served as [undersecretary](/source/Undersecretary) of Italian Episcopal Conference from 1996 to 2001.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

The coat of arms of H.E. Mgr Giuseppe Betori, as archbishop of Florence before his elevation to Cardinal, as seen on the façade of the archbishop's residence

On 5 April 2001, [Pope John Paul II](/source/Pope_John_Paul_II) named Betori [Secretary General](/source/Secretary_General) of the [Italian Episcopal Conference](/source/Conferenza_Episcopale_Italiana) and [Titular Bishop](/source/Titular_Bishop) of [Falerone](/source/Falerone).[1] He received his episcopal consecration on 6 May 2001.[2]

In 2005, Betori supported a ban on the [ordination of homosexuals](/source/Ordination_of_homosexuals). He said this could not be called "discrimination" because a priestly vocation is a "gift" rather than a "right".[3]

His appointment as secretary general of the CEI was confirmed for another five-year term on 6 April 2006.[4]

[Pope Benedict XVI](/source/Pope_Benedict_XVI) named Betori archbishop of Florence on 8 September 2008.[2] He ended his service as secretary general of the CEI on 25 September 2008 and was installed in Florence the next day. He was elected president of the Episcopal Conference of Tuscany on 10 February 2009.

On 5 November 2011, Betori survived an apparent assassination attempt. An unidentified man confronted him outside his office, shot and wounded his secretary, and waved a gun at Betori before fleeing. Betori and other witnesses said they could not make sense of what the gunman said or intended as he gestured toward Betori with his the gun.[5]

On 10 December 2011 he was appointed a member of the [Pontifical Council for Culture](/source/Pontifical_Council_for_Culture) for a five-year renewable term.[6]

On 6 January 2012, Pope Benedict announced he planned to make Betori a cardinal[7] and Betori was made [Cardinal-Priest](/source/Cardinal-Priest) of [San Marcello](/source/San_Marcello_al_Corso) on 18 February.[8] On 21 April 2012, Betori was appointed a member of the [Congregation for Catholic Education](/source/Congregation_for_Catholic_Education) and the [Pontifical Council for Culture](/source/Pontifical_Council_for_Culture).[9] On 17 May 2014, [Pope Francis](/source/Pope_Francis) nominated him a member of the [Pontifical Council of the Laity](/source/Pontifical_Council_of_the_Laity).[10]

He was one of the [cardinal electors](/source/Cardinal_electors_in_Papal_conclave%2C_2013) who participated in the [2013 papal conclave](/source/Papal_conclave%2C_2013) that elected [Pope Francis](/source/Pope_Francis)[11] and the [2025 papal conclave](/source/2025_papal_conclave) that elected [Pope Leo XIV](/source/Pope_Leo_XIV).[12]

Pope Francis accepted his resignation as archbishop of Florence on 18 April 2024.[13]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-vatbio_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-vatbio_1-1) ["Rinunce e Nomine, 05.04.2001"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2001/04/05/0192/00548.html) (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 5 April 2001. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-vatbio2_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-vatbio2_2-1) ["Rinunce e Nomine, 08.09.2008"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2008/09/08/0552/01382.html) (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 8 September 2008. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Allen Jr., John L. (23 November 2005). ["Vatican document bans most gays from priesthood"](http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/update/bn112305.htm). *National Catholic Reporter*. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Rinunce e Nomine, 06.04.2006"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2006/04/06/0172/00509.html) (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 6 April 2006. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["L'arcivescovo di Firenze salvo perché la pistola dell'aggressore si è inceppata. Telefonata del Papa"](https://st.ilsole24ore.com/art/notizie/2011-11-05/larcivescovo-firenze-salvo-perche-191925.shtml) (in Italian). 5 November 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Rinunce e Nomine, 10.12.2011"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2011/12/10/0736/01767.html) (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 10 December 2011. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Galeazzi, Giacomo (6 January 2012). ["Oltre quota 120"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180713023852/http://www.lastampa.it/2012/01/06/blogs/oltretevere/oltre-quota-7egF574E1GpVwZNsI8CZRL/pagina.html). *La Stampa* (in Italian). Archived from [the original](http://www.lastampa.it/2012/01/06/blogs/oltretevere/oltre-quota-7egF574E1GpVwZNsI8CZRL/pagina.html) on 13 July 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Assegnazione dei Titoli e delle Diaconie ai nuovi Cardinali"](https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/2012/documents/ns_lit_doc_20120218_titoli_it.html) [Assignment of Titles and Deaconries to the new Cardinals]. *[The Holy See](/source/Holy_See)* (in Italian). [Ufficio delle Celebrazioni Liturgiche del Sommo Pontefice](/source/Office_for_the_Liturgical_Celebrations_of_the_Supreme_Pontiff). 18 February 2012. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160721205521/https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/2012/documents/ns_lit_doc_20120218_titoli_it.html) from the original on 21 July 2016. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Rinunce e Nomine, 21.04.2012"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2012/04/21/0225/00521.html) (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 21 April 2012. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Rinunce e Nomine, 17.05.2014"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2014/05/17/0353/00787.html) (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 17 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Elenco dei Cardinali che entrano in Conclave secondo il loro rispettivo ordine e precedenza (Vescovi, Presbiteri, Diaconi)"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2013/03/12/0146/00364.html) [List of Cardinals entering into Conclave according to their respective order of precedence (Bishops, Priests, Deacons)]. *[Sala Stampa della Santa Sede](/source/Holy_See_Press_Office)* (in Italian). 12 March 2013. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20140503185432/https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2013/03/12/0146/00364.html) from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Cardinal Electors"](https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/scardc3.html). Catholic-Hierarchy.org. 6 May 2025. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250506193115/https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/scardc3.html) from the original on 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Resignations and Appointments, 18.04.2024"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2024/04/18/240418b.html) (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2024.

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- ["Betori Card. Giuseppe"](https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_betori_g.html). [Holy See Press Office](/source/Holy_See_Press_Office). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20171015203109/https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinali_biografie/cardinali_bio_betori_g.html) from the original on 15 October 2017.

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