Ennio Antonelli

Ennio Antonelli (born 18 November 1936) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who was president of the Pontifical Council for the Family from 2008 to 2012. He has been a bishop since 1982, serving as bishop of Gubbio from 1982 to 1988, archbishop of Perugia from 1988 to 1995, and archbishop of Florence from 2001 to 2008. He led the Italian Episcopal Conference from 1995 to 2001 and was raised to the rank of cardinal in 2003. Biography Born in Todi on 18 November 1936, he attended the seminary there, the regional seminary in Assisi, and the pontifical major seminary in Rome. He studied at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, earning a licentiate in sacred theology. He later earned a doctorate in classics at the University of Perugia. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Todi on 2 April 1960. He worked at the Seminary of Perugia as vice-rector, professor, and finally rector. He also taught theology at the regional seminary in Assisi, as well as art history in secondary schools in Assisi and Deruta. He was also a chaplain to Catholic teachers and student groups and a parish priest. On 25 May 1982, Pope John Paul II appointed him bishop of Gubbio. He received his episcopal consecration on 29 August 1982 from Decio Lucio Grandoni, Bishop of Todi.