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Pope appoints Gambetti as Chieti-Vasto archbishop
Pope Leo XIV names 60-year-old Gambetti as new Chieti-Vasto archbishop after Forte's resignation.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV names 60-year-old Gambetti as new Chieti-Vasto archbishop after Forte's resignation. Pope Leo XIV appointed Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, 60, as Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto following Archbishop Bruno Forte's resignation due to age limits. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Gambetti
Pope Leo XIV chose 60-year-old Cardinal Mauro Gambetti from Bologna as new Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto after Archbishop Bruno Forte resigned due to age limits.
Gambetti's Vatican roles
Gambetti serves as Vicar General for Vatican City, Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, and President of the Fabric of Saint Peter since February 2021.
Gambetti's background
Born in Castel San Pietro Terme, Bologna in 1965, Gambetti studied mechanical engineering before joining the Conventual Franciscan Order in 1992.
Gambetti's religious career
He was ordained a priest in 2000, served as director of youth ministry, and became Provincial Minister in 2009.
Gambetti's current role
Gambetti was appointed Cardinal by Pope Francis in November 2020 and serves as judge of the Vatican City Court of Cassation since 2023.
The big picture
Pope Leo XIV appointed Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, 60, as Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto following Archbishop Bruno Forte's resignation due to age limits.
