Background
Ruini, Camillo Cardinal was born on February 19, 1931 in Sassuolo, Italy.
Ruini, Camillo Cardinal was born on February 19, 1931 in Sassuolo, Italy.
Licentiate in Philosophy & Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome.
Ordained priest Diocese of Rome, 1954, auxiliary bishop, since 1991, archbishop, pro-vicar general of the Pope, since 1991. Instructor philosophy Reggia Emilia Seminary, 1957—1968. Instructor theology Studio Teologico Interdiocesano di Modena-Regga Emilia, 1968—1986, Studio Teologico Accademico Bolognese, 1977—1983.
Headmaster Studio Teologico Interdiocesano di Modena-Regga Emilia, 1968—1977. Ordained bishop, 1983. Auxiliary bishop Diocese of Reggio Emilia & Guastalla, Italy, 1983—1991.
Elevated to cardinal, 1991. Cardinal-priest S. Agnese fuori le mura, since 1991. Archpriest Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome, 1991—2008.
Auxiliary bishop, vicar general Diocese of Rome, 1991—2008, auxiliary bishop emeritus, vicar general emeritus, since 2008. Secretary general Italian Bishops Conference, 1986—1991, president, 1991—2007. Grand chancellor Pontifical Lateran University.
Member Congregation for Bishops, Pontifical Council for the Laity, Administration of Patrimony of the Apostolic See, Council of Cardinals for the Study of Organizational & Economic Affairs of the Holy See.