Background
Antonelli, Ennio Cardinal was born on November 18, 1936 in Todi, Perugia, Italy.
Antonelli, Ennio Cardinal was born on November 18, 1936 in Todi, Perugia, Italy.
Doctor in Classical Studies, University Perugia. Licentiate in Sacred Theology, Pontifical Lateran University, Rome.
Ordained priest Diocese of Todi, Italy, 1960. Rector Perugia Seminary. Chaplain Catholic Teachers Association, Italy.
Professor classical studies Theological Institute Assisi, Italy. Ordained bishop, 1982. Bishop Diocese of Gubbio, Italy, 1982—1988.
Archbishop Archdiocese of Perugia-Citte della Pieve, Italy, 1988—1995. Secretary general Italian Bishops' Conference, Rome, 1995—2001. Archbishop Archdiocese of Florence, Italy, 2001—2008.
Elevated to cardinal, 2003. Cardinal-priest S. Andrea delle Fratte, since 2003. President Pontifical Council for the Family, Rome, since 2008.
Member of Pontifical Council for Social Communications, Pontifical Council for Laity.