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Georg GansweinGerman curial prelate and Vatican dignitary.
Date of Birth: 30.07.1956
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Georg Gänswein: A Distinguished Vatican Prelate
- Career at the Vatican
- Personal Secretary to Pope Benedict XVI
- Titular Archbishop and Prefect
- Bel Giorgio
- Personal Life
Georg Gänswein: A Distinguished Vatican Prelate
Early Life and OrdinationGeorg Gänsweinwas born in a small town in Germany. He was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1984 and pursued advanced academic studies, earning a doctorate in canon law from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in 1993.
Career at the Vatican
In 1995, Gänswein arrived in Rome to serve as an official in the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. The following year, he was invited by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger to join the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.
During his tenure in Cardinal Ratzinger's staff, Gänswein became a professor of canon law at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. In 2000, he was elevated to Chaplain of His Holiness by Pope John Paul II.
Personal Secretary to Pope Benedict XVI
In 2003, Gänswein became the secretary of Cardinal Ratzinger, who was elected Pope Benedict XVI in 2005. On January 28, 2006, Gänswein was appointed Honorary Prelate of His Holiness.
As the Pope's personal secretary, Gänswein played a crucial role in managing the Pope's schedule, correspondence, and official duties. He accompanied Benedict XVI on numerous apostolic journeys and audiences.
Titular Archbishop and Prefect
On December 7, 2012, Gänswein was appointed Titular Archbishop of Urbs Salvia and Prefect of the Prefecture of the Papal Household and Prefect of the Apostolic Palace. This elevated his status within the Vatican hierarchy.
Bel Giorgio
Known to Italians as "Padre Georg" or "Bel Giorgio" ("Beautiful George"), Gänswein gained a reputation for his charming demeanor and striking appearance.
Personal Life
In his personal life, Gänswein enjoys playing tennis, skiing, and flying aircraft. He has described the Pope's daily routine in interviews, highlighting the importance of prayer, reflection, and the management of official correspondence.
