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cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church (1938–2024)

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Angelo Amato (1938–2024) was an Italian Catholic priest, theologian, and university teacher. Born in Molfetta, he was a member of the Salesians of Don Bosco and held the position of cardinal. His academic career included employment at the Salesian Pontifical University, where he also studied alongside his education at the Pontifical Gregorian University. He worked in Rome and focused on the field of Christology.

Amato participated in the 2013 conclave and was consecrated by John Paul II, Leonardo Sandri, and Antonio Maria Vegliò. He spoke Italian and English. Among his published works are *Gesù Cristo verità di Dio e ricerca dell'uomo*, *Tertio millennio adveniente*, *La madre della misericordia*, *Il Paradiso*, and *Santa Ildegarda di Bingen*. He died in Rome on December 31, 2024.

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Key facts

Church
Roman Catholic Church
Appointed
9 July 2008
Term ended
31 August 2018
Predecessor
José Saraiva Martins , C.M.F.
Successor
Giovanni Angelo Becciu
Other post
Cardinal-Priest 'pro hac vice' of Santa Maria in Aquiro (2021–2024)
Previous posts
Pro-Rector of the Salesian Pontifical University (1991) Prelate-Secretary of the Pontifical Academy of Theology (1999–2002) Titular Archbishop of Sila (2002–2010) Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (2002–2008) Cardinal-Deacon of Santa Maria in Aquiro (2010–2021)
Ordination
22 December 1967
Consecration
6 January 2003, by Pope John Paul II
Created cardinal
20 November 2010, by Pope Benedict XVI
Rank
Cardinal-Deacon (2010–2021), Cardinal-Priest (2021–2024)
Born
Angelo Amato , ( 1938-06-08 ) 8 June 1938, Molfetta , Apulia , Italy
Died
31 December 2024 (2024-12-31) (aged 86), Rome , Italy
Denomination
Roman Catholic
Alma mater
Salesian Pontifical University Pontifical Gregorian University Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Motto
Sufficit gratia mea , ("My grace is sufficient")

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Angelo
Gender
male
Citizenship
Italy
Place of birth
Molfetta
Place of death
Rome
Occupation
Catholic bishop
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
Italian
Participant in
2013 conclave
Field of work
Christology
Image
Visita de Cardenal Angelo Amato - 17792469768 (cropped).jpg
Work location
Rome
Religious order
Salesians of Don Bosco
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Angelo Amato
date of birth
1938-06-08
ethnic group
Italians
writing language
Italian
date of death
2024-12-31
name in native language
Angelo Amato
honorific prefix
His Eminence
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Encyclopedic overview

Angelo Amato, S.D.B. (8 June 1938 – 31 December 2024) was an Italian cardinal of the Catholic Church who served as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints between 2008 and 2018. He served as Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from 2002 to 2008 and became a cardinal in 2010.

Early life and education

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