Background
Monterisi, Francesco Cardinal was born on May 28, 1934 in Barletta, Italy.
Monterisi, Francesco Cardinal was born on May 28, 1934 in Barletta, Italy.
Studied, Pontifical Minor & Major Seminary, Rome. Doctor in theology & canon law, Pontifical Lateran University, Rome.
Ordained priest, 1957. Professor Regional Seminary Molfetta. Vice-rector & spiritual director Biscelgie Seminary.
Member diplomatic corps Vatican City Secretariat of State, 1964—1998. Assignments in Egypt & Madagascar, 1964—1970. Official Council for Public Affairs of the Church, Vatican City Secretariat of State, 1970—1982.
Apostolic pro-nuncio to Korea, 1982—1987. Ordained bishop, 1983. Nuncio-at-large Vatican City Secretariat of State, 1987—1993.
Apostolic nuncio to Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1993—1998. Secretary Congregation for Bishops & College of Cardinals, Rome, 1998—2009. Archpriest Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, since 2009.
Elevated to cardinal, 2010. Cardinal-deacon S. Paolo alla Regola, since 2010.