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Bologna Archbishop Matteo Zuppi, Moral Witness of Peace Processes, Created Cardinal

Bologna Archbishop Matteo Zuppi,

Msgr Matteo Zuppi is the Archbishop of Bologna, the capital of Emilia Romagna. On September 1, 2019 Pope Francis announced the creation of Archibishop Matteo Zuppi as Cardinal.

"Great joy during the day of Saint Gilles - Msgr Matteo Zuppi, Archbishop of Bologna is created Cardinal. Best Wishes, Msgr Matteo... Leading from behind with humility, always at the service of others. " the Community of Sant'Egidio said in message and tweet received by AfroAmerica Netwok, while congratulating Archibishop Matteo Zuppi.

Bologna Archbishop Matteo Zuppi, Moral Witness of Peace Processes, to Host Pope Francis.

Bologna Archbishop Matteo Zuppi,

Msgr Matteo Zuppi is the Archbishop of Bologna, the capital of Emilia Romagna, where Pope Francis will travel on Sunday, October 1st, 2017.
Ordained a priest in 1981, Archbishop Matteo Zuppi was, until 2000, vicar of the parish of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Trastevere, in the heart of Rome, before being parish priest until 2010. He co-founded Sant'Egidio Community, in Santa Maria del Trastevere district and served as its chaplain for more than ten years. It is during that period that he mediated several political negotiations in Africa.