Bernard Panafieu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Eminence Bernard Louis Auguste Paul Panafieu |
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| Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Marseille | |
Cardinal Panafieu at a press conference in 2009
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| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Archdiocese | Marseille |
| Enthroned | 22 April 1995 |
| Reign ended | 12 May 2006 |
| Predecessor | Cardinal Robert-Joseph Coffy |
| Successor | Georges Pontier |
| Other posts | Cardinal-Priest of San Gregorio Barbarigo alle Tre Fontane |
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| Ordination | 22 April 1956 |
| Consecration | 9 June 1974 |
| Created Cardinal | 21 October 2003 |
| Rank | Cardinal |
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| Born | 26 January 1931 Châtellerault, France |
| Died | 12 November 2017 (aged 86) Venasque, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Motto | Parare Viam Domini |
| Coat of arms |  |
| Styles of Bernard Panafieu |
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| Reference style | His Eminence |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
| See | Marseilles |
Bernard Louis Auguste Paul Panafieu (born January 26, 1931 – died November 12, 2017) was an important leader in the Catholic Church in France. He served as the Archbishop of Marseille from 1995 until he retired in 2006. In 2003, he was given the special title of Cardinal.
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Early Life and Priesthood
Bernard Panafieu was born on January 26, 1931, in Châtellerault, France. He became a priest on April 22, 1956. He worked in the archdiocese of Albi.
He served as a vicar, which is a priest who helps the main priest. He was also a chaplain at a school called La Pérouse. Later, he became a chaplain for university students in Toulouse.
Becoming a Bishop and Archbishop
Panafieu was made a bishop on April 18, 1974. He became an auxiliary bishop in Annecy. An auxiliary bishop helps the main bishop of a diocese.
On November 30, 1978, he was named the Archbishop of Aix by Pope Paul VI. In 1994, he moved to Marseille. He became the Archbishop of Marseille on April 22, 1995.
Marseille became an even more important archdiocese in 2002. Panafieu was the first leader to hold the title of metropolitan archbishop there.
Work in the Church Conference
Bernard Panafieu was also active in the Episcopal Conference of France. This is a group of bishops who work together on important church matters.
He led committees that focused on different religions. He worked to improve relations with other faiths, especially Islam. He also helped with the church's mission around the world.
Becoming a Cardinal and Retirement
In 2003, Pope John Paul II made Bernard Panafieu a Cardinal. This is one of the highest ranks in the Catholic Church. As a cardinal, he was able to vote for a new Pope.
He took part in the 2005 papal conclave. This was the meeting where Pope Benedict XVI was chosen as the new Pope.
Cardinal Panafieu retired on May 12, 2006. He passed away on November 12, 2017, at the age of 86. He had been ill for several years.
See also
In Spanish: Bernard Panafieu para niños
Images for kids
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Cardinal Panafieu at a press conference in 2009
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Coat of arms of Bernard Panafieu
