Giovanni Coppa

His Eminence

Giovanni Coppa
Cardinal-Deacon of San Lino
Cardinal Coppa in 2012
ChurchRoman 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)
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
Coat of arms
Styles of
Giovanni Coppa
Reference styleHis Eminence
Spoken styleYour Eminence
Informal styleCardinal

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.

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