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His Eminence François Marty
Cardinal, Archbishop emeritus of Paris
Church Catholic Church
Archdiocese Paris
Enthroned 1968
Reign ended 31 January 1981
Predecessor Cardinal Pierre Veuillot
Successor Cardinal Jean-Marie Lustiger
Other posts Cardinal-Priest of San Luigi dei Francesi
Orders
Ordination 28 June 1930
Consecration 1 May 1952
Created Cardinal 28 April 1969
Rank Cardinal
Personal details
Birth name Gabriel Auguste François Marty
Born (1904-05-18)18 May 1904
Vaureilles, Pachins, France
Died 16 February 1994(1994-02-16) (aged 89)
Saint-Rémy, Aveyron, France
Nationality French
Previous post Bishop of Saint-Flour (1952–1959)
Coadjutor Archbishop of Reims (1959–1960)
Archbishop of Reims (1960–1968)
Prelate of Mission de France o Pontigny, France (1965–1975)
Vicar Apostolic of France, Faithful of Eastern Rites (1968–1981)
Coat of arms
Styles of
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Reference style His Eminence
Spoken style Your Eminence
Informal style Cardinal
See Paris

Gabriel Auguste François Marty (born May 18, 1904 – died February 16, 1994) was an important French Catholic leader. He became a Cardinal and served as the Archbishop of Paris. He dedicated his life to the Church and played a key role in its activities.

Early Life and Priesthood

François Marty was born in a small town called Vaureilles in France. His family worked as farmers. His first name was Gabriel, but he used François to avoid confusion with another student.

He studied at the Seminary of Rodez and the Catholic Institute of Toulouse. He became a priest on June 28, 1930, in Rodez. For over 20 years, from 1930 to 1951, he worked as a pastor in the diocese of Rodez. After that, he became a vicar general for the diocese until 1952.

Becoming a Bishop and Archbishop

In 1952, Pope Pius XII chose him to be the bishop of Saint-Flour. This was a big step in his Church career.

Later, he became the Archbishop of Reims. He took part in the Second Vatican Council, which was a very important meeting for the Catholic Church. During this time, Church leaders discussed how to update the Church for modern times.

He was also chosen to lead the Episcopal Conference of France. This group helps guide the Catholic Church in France. He was its president from 1969 to 1975. In 1968, he became the Archbishop of Paris, which is a very important position in the French Church.

Life as a Cardinal

On April 28, 1969, Pope Paul VI made him a Cardinal. Cardinals are high-ranking officials in the Catholic Church. They often advise the Pope and can vote for a new Pope.

Cardinal Marty took part in the meetings to elect new Popes. He helped choose Pope John Paul I and Pope John Paul II.

He retired from his role as Archbishop of Paris on January 31, 1981. When he turned 80 in 1984, he no longer had the right to vote for a new Pope. He passed away on February 16, 1994, in a car and train accident.

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