Camillo Ruini


Camillo Ruini
Cardinal Vicar Emeritus of Rome
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
Other post(s)Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Agnese fuori le Mura (1991–present)
Previous post(s)
Orders
Ordination8 December 1954
by Luigi Traglia
Consecration29 June 1983
by Gilberto Baroni
Created cardinal28 June 1991
by Pope John Paul II
RankCardinal Priest
Personal details
Born (1931-02-19) 19 February 1931 (age 93)
DenominationCatholic (Roman Rite)
MottoVeritas liberabit nos (the truth will free us)
Coat of armsCamillo Ruini's coat of arms
Styles of
Camillo Ruini
Reference styleHis Eminence
Spoken styleYour Eminence
Informal styleCardinal

Camillo Ruini (Italian pronunciation: [kaˈmillo ruˈiːni]; born 19 February 1931) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who was made a cardinal in 1991. He served as president of the Italian Episcopal Conference from 1991 to 2007 and as Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome from 1991 to 2008.

Ruini was very active as a spokesperson for the Church and was one of the Church officials who most often appeared on Italian television, newspapers and magazines.