Georges Cottier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Eminence Georges Marie Martin Cottier, O.P. |
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| Pro-Theologian Emeritus of Prefecture of the Papal Household | |
Cardinal Georges Cottier at the Paul VI audience hall, 2013.
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| Other posts | Secretary General of International Theological Commission (1989-2003) Theologian of Prefecture of the Papal Household (1989-2003) Pro-Theologian of Prefecture of the Papal Household (2003-2005) |
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| Ordination | 2 July 1951 |
| Consecration | 20 October 2003 |
| Created Cardinal | 21 October 2003 |
| Rank | Cardinal Priest of Santi Domenico e Sisto pro hac vice |
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| Born | 25 April 1922 Céligny, Switzerland |
| Died | 31 March 2016 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Residence | Vatican city |
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Georges Marie Martin Cottier (born April 25, 1922, died March 31, 2016) was an important leader in the Catholic Church. He was from Switzerland. He was a Cardinal, which is a very high rank. He was also an Archbishop and a member of the Dominican Order, a group of Catholic priests. He served as a special advisor on religious ideas to the Pope.
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Early Life and Education
Georges Cottier was born in a town called Carouge in Switzerland. When he was 23 years old, in 1945, he joined the Dominican Order. This is a religious group of priests and brothers in the Catholic Church.
He studied very hard to become a priest. He went to a special university in Rome called the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. People often called it the Angelicum. He studied theology and philosophy there until 1952. In 1951, while he was still studying, he became a priest.
His Career in the Church
After his studies, Georges Cottier became a professor. He taught at important universities in Switzerland, like the University of Geneva and the University of Fribourg.
In 1989, he took on a big role. He became the secretary of the International Theological Commission. This group helps the Pope and the Catholic Church understand and explain religious ideas. A year later, in 1990, he became the Pro-Theologian of the Pontifical Household. This meant he was a key advisor to the Pope on religious matters.
In 2003, he was made an Titular Archbishop. This is a special title given to some high-ranking church leaders. He was officially made an Archbishop on October 20, 2003.
Becoming a Cardinal
Just one day after becoming an Archbishop, on October 21, 2003, Pope John Paul II made him a Cardinal. This happened during a special ceremony called a Consistory. He was given the title of Cardinal-Deacon of a church called Santi Domenico e Sisto. This church is connected to the university where he studied, the Angelicum.
He served as a cardinal-deacon for ten years. Then, in 2014, Pope Francis gave him an even higher title: Cardinal-Priest.
Later Life and Death
Cardinal Georges Cottier lived a long life dedicated to the Church. He passed away on March 31, 2016, when he was 93 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Georges Cottier para niños
