Georges Cottier

His Eminence

Georges Marie Martin Cottier

OP
Pro-Theologian Emeritus of Prefecture of the Papal Household
Cottier, 2013
Other post(s)
  • Secretary General of International Theological Commission (1989–2003)
  • Theologian of the Papal Household (1990–2005)
Orders
Ordination2 July 1951
Consecration20 October 2003
Created cardinal21 October 2003
Rank
  • Cardinal Deacon (2003–14)
  • Cardinal Priest (2014–16)
Personal details
Born(1922-04-25)25 April 1922
Céligny, Switzerland
Died31 March 2016(2016-03-31) (aged 93)
Vatican City
NationalitySwiss
ResidenceVatican City
Coat of armsGeorges Marie Martin Cottier's coat of arms

Georges Marie Martin Cottier OP (25 April 1922 – 31 March 2016) was a Swiss Catholic prelate who served as Theologian of the Pontifical Household under Pope John Paul II from 1990 to 2005, after a career as a theologian and teacher. He was a member of the Dominicans and was made a cardinal in 2003.