Background
Sgreccia, Elio Cardinal was born on June 6, 1928 in Arcevia, Italy.
Sgreccia, Elio Cardinal was born on June 6, 1928 in Arcevia, Italy.
Doctor, University Bologna, 1963. Doctor (honorary), Anahuac University, Mexico City, 2004. Doctor (honorary), Pontifical Catholic University Chile, 2005.
Doctor (honorary), Pontifical Catholic Academy Argentina, 2008.
Ordained priest, 1952. Professor, vice-rector & rector Pontifical Regional Seminary Pio XI, Fano, Italy, 1954—1972. Vicar general Diocese of Fossombrone, Italy, 1972—1973.
Spiritual assistant faculty of medical & surgery Catholic University, Rome, 1974—1984. Director Institute Bioethics, Catholic University, 2000. Professor bioethics Catholic University Sacro Cuore, Milan, 1985—2006.
Director Bioethics Center, Catholic University Sacre Cuore, 1985—2006. Secretary Pontifical Council for the Family, Rome, 1992—1996. Ordained bishop, 1993.
Vice president Pontifical Academy for Life, Rome, 1994—2005, president, 2005—2008, Ut Vitam Habeant Foundation, Rome, since 2004, Domun Vitae Association, 2004. Elevated to cardinal, 2010. Cardinal-deacon S. Angelo in Pescheria, since 2010.
Director Center for International Cooperation Catholic University Sacre Cuore, 1998—2005. Member commission for guidelines on counseling & genetic testing Italian Ministry of Health, 2001. President International Federation of Centers & Institutes of Bioethics.
Member of Mexico Academy Bioethics (correspondent).