André Vingt-Trois

André Armand Vingt-Trois (French: [ɑ̃dʁe aʁmɑ̃ vɛ̃ttʁwɑ]; born 7 November 1942) is a French cardinal of the Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Paris from 2005 to 2017, having previously served as Archbishop of Tours from 1999 to 2005. He was elevated to the cardinalate in 2007.

His Eminence

André Vingt-Trois
Cardinal
Archbishop Emeritus of Paris
Vingt-Trois presiding at Mass in Notre-Dame Cathedral, 8 November 2012
ChurchCathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
ArchdioceseParis
Appointed11 February 2005
Installed5 March 2005
Term ended7 December 2017
PredecessorJean-Marie Lustiger
SuccessorMichel Aupetit
Other post(s)
  • Cardinal-Priest of San Luigi dei Francesi
  • Ordinary of French Faithful of Eastern Rites
Orders
Ordination28 June 1969
by François Marty
Consecration14 October 1988
by Jean-Marie Lustiger
Created cardinal24 November 2007
by Benedict XVI
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born
André Armand Vingt-Trois

(1942-11-07) 7 November 1942
Paris, France
NationalityFrench
DenominationRoman Catholic
Previous post(s)
  • Archbishop of Tours (1999–2005)
  • Auxiliary Bishop of Paris (1988–1999)
  • Titular Bishop of Thibilis (1988–1999)
MottoSic enim Deus Dilexit Mundum
(For God so Loved the World)
Signature
Coat of arms
Styles of
André Vingt-Trois
Reference styleHis Eminence
Spoken styleYour Eminence
Informal styleCardinal
SeeParis
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