Rolandas Makrickas


Rolandas Makrickas
Cardinal
Coadjutor Archpriest of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
Appointed20 March 2024
Other post(s)Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Eustachio (2024–)
Previous post(s)Diplomat of the Holy See (2006–2021)
Titular Bishop of Tolentino (2023–2024)
Orders
Ordination30 July 1996
by Juozas Preikšas
Consecration15 April 2023
by Pietro Parolin
Created cardinal7 December 2024
by Pope Francis
RankCardinal-Deacon
Personal details
Born (1972-01-31) 31 January 1972
NationalityLithuanian
Motto
  • Deus fidelis manet
  • (God remains faithful)
Coat of arms

Rolandas Makrickas (born 31 January 1972) is a Lithuanian Catholic prelate who has served as coadjutor archpriest of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore since 2024. He worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See from 2006 to 2021, when he was given responsibility for reorganizing the administration of the basilica. He was granted the personal title of archbishop in 2023 and made a cardinal in 2024.