Giuseppe Betori


Giuseppe Betori
Cardinal,
Archbishop Emeritus of Florence
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseFlorence
SeeFlorence
Appointed8 September 2008
Installed26 October 2008
Term ended18 April 2024
PredecessorEnnio Antonelli
SuccessorGherardo Gambelli
Other post(s)Cardinal-Priest of San Marcello (2012-)
Previous post(s)
  • Titular Bishop of Falerone (2001–08)
Orders
Ordination26 September 1970
by Siro Silvestri
Consecration6 May 2001
by Camillo Ruini
Created cardinal18 February 2012
by Pope Benedict XVI
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born
Giuseppe Betori

(1947-02-25) 25 February 1947 (age 77)
NationalityItalian
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoDeo et Verbo Gratiae (Acts 20:32)
SignatureGiuseppe Betori's signature
Coat of armsGiuseppe Betori's coat of arms
Styles of
Giuseppe Betori
Reference styleHis Eminence
Spoken styleYour Eminence
Informal styleCardinal
SeeFlorence

Giuseppe Betori (born 25 February 1947) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who was Archbishop of Florence from 2008 to 2024. He became a bishop in 2001 when he was appointed secretary general of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI), a post he held until 2008. He was elevated to the rank of cardinal in 2012.