Gualtiero Bassetti
Gualtiero Bassetti is an Italian cardinal and the former president of the Italian Episcopal Conference (Cei). Born on April 7, 1942, he has played a significant role in the Catholic Church in Italy. Bassetti served in various ecclesiastical positions, including as the archbishop of Perugia. He gained public attention for his personal battle with COVID-19, which led to severe health complications, including pneumonia and a lengthy hospitalization in late 2020. After recovering, he returned to his pastoral duties and has expressed deep empathy for Pope Francis, who has also faced health challenges, highlighting the spiritual and emotional dimensions of suffering and faith in his reflections.
Born on Apr 07, 1941 (84 years old)
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Argentina:
Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti thinks the conclave will be brief due to unity among the cardinals.
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Panama:
Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti believes there is unity among the cardinals, predicting a brief conclave.
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Colombia:
Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti believes there is unity among the cardinals, suggesting a brief conclave.
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Paraguay:
Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti believes there is unity among the cardinals for a brief conclave.
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United Kingdom:
Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti, a former chief of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, is also optimistic that the conclave will be done and dusted within a few days.
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Hungary:
Gualtiero Bassetti noted that the atmosphere during the congregations is good.
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Croatia:
Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti stated that the conclave will be short due to the unity among the cardinals.
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Italy:
Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti, 83 years old, is a former president of the Italian Bishops' Conference and was the first appointed by Pope Francis.
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Italy:
Gualtiero Bassetti was entrusted with the change in the Italian bishops' conference by Pope Francesco.
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Italy:
Gualtiero Bassetti, an 82-year-old cardinal, shared his experience of suffering from Covid while leading the Italian Bishops' Conference.
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