Marcello Semeraro
Marcello Semeraro is an Italian cardinal and the prefect of the Dicastero delle Cause dei Santi. He has been a close associate of Pope Francis for nearly 25 years, having first collaborated with him during the 2001 Synod of Bishops. Semeraro is known for his deep commitment to the church's mission and has played a significant role in advancing the causes of saints, including the recent declaration of Venerable status for Salvo d'Acquisto. His friendship with Pope Francis highlights a shared vision for the Church, particularly in addressing contemporary issues and emphasizing the importance of spiritual strength and reflection.
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Marcello Semeraro is the prefect of the Dicasterio for the Causes of Saints who validated the sacrifice of Ramírez Monasterio.
El papa autoriza la beatificación del fraile guatemalteco Rafael Ramírez Monasterio, asesinado en 1983
Guatemala· 2026-01-22
Marcello Semeraro narrated the biographies of the saints to Pope León XIV during the canonization process.
Oraciones, lágrimas y alegría en la iglesia La Candelaria por José Gregorio Hernández y Carmen Rendiles
Venezuela· 2025-10-19
Marcello Semeraro read the profiles of the new saints during the canonization ceremony.
El papa canoniza a los dos primeros santos de VenezuelaGuatemala· 2025-10-19
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro is the prefect of the Dicasterio for the Causes of Saints and presented the book in Assisi.
El Papa Francisco y Francisco de Asís: Libro póstumo examina una relación espiritual que marcó al pontífice
Costa Rica· 2025-09-14
Marcello Semeraro is the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints and has been involved in discussions with Pope Francis about a book on Saint Francis of Assisi.
Il cardinale Semeraro: «Papa Francesco non temeva la morte, a farmelo conoscere fu l'attacco alle Torri Gemelle. Leone XIV? Lo incontro da anni»
Italy· 2025-09-09
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro recalled Carlo Acutis as a kind and joyful teenager who was always willing to help others.
saiba quais são os milagres atribuídos ao adolescente italiano, que se tornou o 1º santo millenial da Igreja Católica
Brazil· 2025-09-08
Marcello Semeraro was the bishop of Albano for sixteen years before becoming prefect.
Le vacanze di Leone XIV a Castel Gandolfo. Prima di lui Bergoglio per dodici anni scelse di restare in VaticanoItaly· 2025-07-06
Marcello Semeraro is associated with the Dicastero for the Causes of Saints.
Le nomine di papa Leone XIV. C’è anche la scelta di una donnaItaly· 2025-05-25
Marcello Semeraro is the prefect of the Dicasterio of the Cause of Saints who met with Pope León XIV.
¿Quién era Inés Arango Velásquez, la monja misionera colombiana que será beatificada por el papa León XIV?Venezuela· 2025-05-22
Marcello Semeraro emphasizes the need for significant changes in the Church's governance.
Pacificazione con i vescovi e distensione (con fermezza). La linea di Papa Leone XIV su Stati Uniti e CinaItaly· 2025-05-14
Marcello Semeraro is mentioned as a conservative cardinal appointed by Pope Francis.
Cuáles son las facciones de la Iglesia católica que se enfrentan en el cónclave (y qué papel tendrá la herencia de Francisco)
Uruguay· 2025-05-08
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro is known for his role in the Vatican's Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
Pope Francis backed him when he took on a president. Now he's voting in the conclave
United Kingdom· 2025-05-08
Marcello Semeraro emphasized the need for a pope who can collaborate rather than govern alone.
Los cardenales vuelven a reunirse antes del cónclave: "Necesitamos un poco más de tiempo"
Bolivia· 2025-05-04
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro was also chosen to assist during the Conclave.
Capela Sistina está quase pronta para Conclave que escolherá novo papa; veja imagens
Liechtenstein· 2025-05-04
Marcello Semeraro is one of the cardinals who will assist the camerlengo in the administration of the Holy See until the end of the conclave.
A quatro dias do conclave, cardeais discutem como manter relevância da IgrejaBrazil· 2025-05-04Marcello Semeraro emphasizes the need for a pope who can collaborate rather than govern alone.
quiénes integran los tres grupos que se enfrentan en el cónclave para elegir al Papa
Argentina· 2025-05-03
Marcello Semeraro is one of the cardinals who will assist the camerlengo in administering the Holy See until the end of the conclave.
A quatro dias do conclave, cardeais discutem como manter relevância da IgrejaBrazil· 2025-05-03Marcello Semeraro is an Italian cardinal who discussed the qualities needed in a new pope.
operaciones, denuncias, un candidato de los detractores de Francisco y el miedo de elegir un "Papa enfermo"Argentina· 2025-05-03
Marcello Semeraro expressed the need for a pope who can collaborate rather than govern alone.
Los cardenales vuelven a reunirse antes del cónclave: “Necesitamos un poco más de tiempo” - Mundo
Paraguay· 2025-05-03Cardinal Marcello Semeraro is the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
Cơ quan được ví như 'nhà máy sản xuất thánh' của Vatican
Vietnam· 2025-04-21
Marcello Semeraro is a Curial Cardinal who discussed canonizations with the Pope.
Vatikan: Wie wird der Papst Ostern feiern? - Politik
Germany· 2025-04-16
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro met with Pope Francis to discuss the promulgation of the decree for Gaudí's beatification.
Semana Santa en Barcelona: Gaudí es proclamado ‘venerable’ y la Sagrada Familia brilla en su honorCosta Rica· 2025-04-15
Marcello Semeraro is the prefect of the Dicasterio de la Causa de los Santos who met with Pope Francisco.
El papa aprueba el primer paso para la beatificación del arquitecto español Antoni Gaudí
Panama· 2025-04-15
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro met with Pope Francisco to discuss the promulgation of the decree for Gaudí.
Arquiteto Antoni Gaudí tem 'virtudes heroicas' reconhecidas e fica perto de beatificaçãoBrazil· 2025-04-14
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro is the prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints who met with Pope François.
L'architecte catalan Gaudi reconnu "vénérable" par le Vatican
Monaco· 2025-04-14
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro is the prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints who met with the Pope regarding Gaudí's beatification.
Papa Francisco abre caminho à beatificação de Antoni Gaudí | Arquitectura
Portugal· 2025-04-14
Marcello Semeraro is the prefect of the Dicasterio de la Causa de los Santos who met with Pope Francisco.
Antonio Gaudí podría ser beatificado por el diseño de la Sagrada Familia: "El arquitecto de Dios"
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-14Marcello Semeraro may be delegated by Pope Francis for the canonization ceremony.
Secretario del Vaticano revela cómo el papa Francisco pasa sus días desde que salió del hospital: 'En sus manos'
Colombia· 2025-03-31Marcello Semeraro is mentioned as a potential delegate for the canonization ceremony of Carlo Acutis.
Parolin: El Papa toma decisiones relevantes y delega temas rutinarios en su convalecencia - MundoParaguay· 2025-03-30
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro is the Prefect of the Causes of Saints.
Il cardinale Parolin: «Papa Francesco? Anche nei giorni più difficili vedeva i dossier. Al Gemelli firmava solo con la «f»»Italy· 2025-03-29