Giovanni Coppa

Giovanni Coppa (9 November 1925 – 16 May 2016) was an Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as a diplomat of the Holy See, and was elevated to the rank of cardinal in 2007.

His Eminence

Giovanni Coppa
Cardinal-Deacon of San Lino
Cardinal Coppa in 2012
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
Orders
Ordination2 January 1949
Consecration6 January 1980
by Pope John Paul II
Created cardinal24 November 2007
by Pope Benedict XVI
RankCardinal-Deacon
Personal details
Born(1925-11-09)9 November 1925
Alba, Italy
Died16 May 2016(2016-05-16) (aged 90)
NationalityItalian
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
Previous post(s)
  • Titular Archbishop of Serta (1980–2007)
  • Apostolic Nuncio to Czechoslovakia (1990–1993)
  • Apostolic Nuncio to Czech Republic (1993–2001)
  • Apostolic Nuncio to Slovakia (1993–1994)
Coat of arms
Styles of
Giovanni Coppa
Reference styleHis Eminence
Spoken styleYour Eminence
Informal styleCardinal
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