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'''Enrico Feroci''', born {{Birth date and age|1940|08|27}}, is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] [[Bishop (Catholic)|cardinal]] and parish priest of the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love in [[Rome]]. A lifelong servant of the [[Diocese of Rome]], he directed the diocesan Caritas from 2009 to 2017, overseeing social service programs. Elevated to cardinal by [[Pope Francis]] in 2020, he received episcopal consecration as titular Archbishop of Passo Corese to meet the requirement that cardinals be bishops. Known for his pastoral care within the [[Roman Rite]], Feroci was the first Roman priest received by Francis after his 2013 election.<ref name="wiki"> | '''Enrico Feroci''', born {{Birth date and age|1940|08|27}}, is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] [[Bishop (Catholic)|cardinal]] and parish priest of the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love in [[Rome]]. A lifelong servant of the [[Diocese of Rome]], he directed the diocesan Caritas from 2009 to 2017, overseeing social service programs. Elevated to cardinal by [[Pope Francis]] in 2020, he received episcopal consecration as titular Archbishop of Passo Corese to meet the requirement that cardinals be bishops. Known for his pastoral care within the [[Roman Rite]], Feroci was the first Roman priest received by Francis after his 2013 election.<ref name="wiki">{{Cite web |title=Enrico Feroci |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enrico_Feroci |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=Wikipedia |date=2025-04-24}}</ref><ref name="vaticanbio">{{Cite web |title=FEROCI Card. Enrico |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinal_feroci.html |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=Vatican Press Office |date=2020-11-28}}</ref><ref name="cna2013">{{Cite web |title=New Pope meets parish priests from Diocese of Rome |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/260678/new-pope-meets-parish-priests-from-diocese-of-rome |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=Catholic News Agency |date=2013-03-28}}</ref> | ||
Born in [[Pizzoli]], [[Abruzzo]], Feroci has focused on charity and Marian spirituality, notably reflecting on the 1944 vow to Our Lady of Divine Love that spared Rome from World War II bombings. In 2025, at age 84, he was ineligible for the [[papal conclave]] due to the age limit of 80, but his legacy of service continues to influence the Roman clergy. His moderate theology emphasizes faith, prayer, and service, shaped by his encounter with the [[Saints|Saint]] [[John Bosco]].<ref name=" | Born in [[Pizzoli]], [[Abruzzo]], Feroci has focused on charity and Marian spirituality, notably reflecting on the 1944 vow to Our Lady of Divine Love that spared Rome from World War II bombings. In 2025, at age 84, he was ineligible for the [[papal conclave]] due to the age limit of 80, but his legacy of service continues to influence the Roman clergy. His moderate theology emphasizes faith, prayer, and service, shaped by his encounter with the [[Saints|Saint]] [[John Bosco]].<ref name="vaticannews2024">{{Cite web |title=Cardinal Feroci reflects on 1944 vow to Our Lady of Divine Love |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-06/cardinal-feroci-reflects-on-1944-vow-to-our-lady-of-divine-love.html |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=Vatican News |date=2024-06-04}}</ref><ref name="cna2020">{{Cite web |title=Pope Francis names new cardinals, including parish priest Enrico Feroci |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/260678/pope-francis-names-new-cardinals-including-parish-priest-enrico-feroci |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=Catholic News Agency |date=2020-10-25}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Birth and early life=== | ===Birth and early life=== | ||
Enrico Feroci was born on {{Birth date and age|1940|08|27}} in [[Pizzoli]], [[Abruzzo]], [[Italy]], to Iolanda Sette (died 2019) and Oreste (1910–2002), with a sister, Dionilla.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name=" | Enrico Feroci was born on {{Birth date and age|1940|08|27}} in [[Pizzoli]], [[Abruzzo]], [[Italy]], to Iolanda Sette (died 2019) and Oreste (1910–2002), with a sister, Dionilla.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name="vaticanbio" /> At age 10, inspired by Monsignor Tommaso Fanti, he embraced a priestly vocation centered on “faith, prayer, and service.” His early life in Abruzzo’s rural Catholic community fostered a commitment to pastoral care.<ref name="vaticanbio" /><ref name="cna2020" /> | ||
In 1951, at age 11, he entered the Pontifical Roman Minor Seminary, beginning a lifelong connection to Rome’s ecclesiastical institutions. His formative years were marked by devotion to the Virgin Mary, later expressed at the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love.<ref name="vaticanbio" /><ref name=" | In 1951, at age 11, he entered the Pontifical Roman Minor Seminary, beginning a lifelong connection to Rome’s ecclesiastical institutions. His formative years were marked by devotion to the Virgin Mary, later expressed at the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love.<ref name="vaticanbio" /><ref name="cna2020" /> | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Feroci studied at the Pontifical Roman Minor Seminary and, after high school, at the Pontifical Roman Major Seminary, earning degrees in philosophy and theology by 1965.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name="vaticanbio" /> His education focused on pastoral theology, reflecting Vatican II’s emphasis on active clergy engagement with communities.<ref name=" | Feroci studied at the Pontifical Roman Minor Seminary and, after high school, at the Pontifical Roman Major Seminary, earning degrees in philosophy and theology by 1965.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name="vaticanbio" /> His education focused on pastoral theology, reflecting Vatican II’s emphasis on active clergy engagement with communities.<ref name="cna2020" /> | ||
His seminary training in [[Rome]] immersed him in the city’s spiritual and administrative life, preparing him for roles in diocesan governance and charity. He developed a moderate theological outlook, balancing tradition with pastoral openness.<ref name=" | His seminary training in [[Rome]] immersed him in the city’s spiritual and administrative life, preparing him for roles in diocesan governance and charity. He developed a moderate theological outlook, balancing tradition with pastoral openness.<ref name="vaticanbio" /> | ||
===Priesthood=== | ===Priesthood=== | ||
Ordained a priest on 13 March 1965 by Archbishop Francesco Carpino for the [[Diocese of Rome]], Feroci served as assistant at the Pontifical Roman Minor Seminary (1965–1966) and Major Seminary (1966–1968), returning as vice-rector of the Minor Seminary in 1968.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name="catholichierarchy">{{Cite web |title=Enrico Cardinal Feroci |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bferoci.html |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org}}</ref> From 1976, he held parish roles, serving as parochial vicar and pastor at San Frumenzio ai Prati Fiscali (1976–2004) and Sant’Ippolito (2004–2009).<ref name=" | Ordained a priest on 13 March 1965 by Archbishop Francesco Carpino for the [[Diocese of Rome]], Feroci served as assistant at the Pontifical Roman Minor Seminary (1965–1966) and Major Seminary (1966–1968), returning as vice-rector of the Minor Seminary in 1968.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name="catholichierarchy">{{Cite web |title=Enrico Cardinal Feroci |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bferoci.html |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org}}</ref> From 1976, he held parish roles, serving as parochial vicar and pastor at San Frumenzio ai Prati Fiscali (1976–2004) and Sant’Ippolito (2004–2009).<ref name="vaticanbio" /> | ||
His priesthood included diocesan leadership, such as participating in the Synod of the Church of Rome (1987–1992) and the City Mission for the 2000 Jubilee. Named Chaplain to His Holiness in 1995, he directed Caritas Roma (2009–2017), chairing its foundation and the anti-usury Foundation Salus Populi Romani, focusing on the poor.<ref name=" | His priesthood included diocesan leadership, such as participating in the Synod of the Church of Rome (1987–1992) and the City Mission for the 2000 Jubilee. Named Chaplain to His Holiness in 1995, he directed Caritas Roma (2009–2017), chairing its foundation and the anti-usury Foundation Salus Populi Romani, focusing on the poor.<ref name="vaticanbio" /><ref name="cna2017">{{Cite web |title=Enrico Feroci retires as Caritas Roma director, appointed shrine rector |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/260678/enrico-feroci-retires-as-caritas-roma-director-appointed-shrine-rector |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=Catholic News Agency |date=2017-09-01}}</ref> | ||
===Bishop=== | ===Bishop=== | ||
Appointed titular Archbishop of Passo Corese on 30 October 2020 by [[Pope Francis]], Feroci was consecrated on 15 November 2020 by Cardinal Angelo De Donatis at the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love, with co-consecrators Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli and Bishop Vincenzo Apicella.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name="catholichierarchy" /> Elevated to cardinal on 28 November 2020, he received the deaconry of Santa Maria del Divino Amore a Castel di Leva, his parish church, made a titular church by Francis.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name="vaticanbio" /> | Appointed titular Archbishop of Passo Corese on 30 October 2020 by [[Pope Francis]], Feroci was consecrated on 15 November 2020 by Cardinal Angelo De Donatis at the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love, with co-consecrators Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli and Bishop Vincenzo Apicella.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name="catholichierarchy" /> Elevated to cardinal on 28 November 2020, he received the deaconry of Santa Maria del Divino Amore a Castel di Leva, his parish church, made a titular church by Francis.<ref name="wiki" /><ref name="vaticanbio" /> | ||
Since 2017, Feroci has served as president of the Oblates Sons of Our Lady of Divine Love and rector of the Shrine of Divine Love, becoming its parish priest in 2019. In 2024, he reflected on the 1944 vow to Our Lady that spared Rome from wartime destruction, emphasizing Marian intercession.<ref name=" | Since 2017, Feroci has served as president of the Oblates Sons of Our Lady of Divine Love and rector of the Shrine of Divine Love, becoming its parish priest in 2019. In 2024, he reflected on the 1944 vow to Our Lady that spared Rome from wartime destruction, emphasizing Marian intercession.<ref name="vaticannews2024" /><ref name="cna2017" /> In 2025, at age 84, he was ineligible for the papal conclave due to the age limit of 80, continuing his pastoral work in Rome.<ref name="cna2025conclave">{{Cite web |title=Who can vote in a papal conclave? |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/260678/who-can-vote-in-a-papal-conclave |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=Catholic News Agency |date=2025-04-20}}</ref> | ||
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* Served as assistant at the Pontifical Roman Minor Seminary (1965–1966) and Major Seminary (1966–1968).<ref name="wiki" /> | * Served as assistant at the Pontifical Roman Minor Seminary (1965–1966) and Major Seminary (1966–1968).<ref name="wiki" /> | ||
* Appointed vice-rector of the Pontifical Roman Minor Seminary in 1968.<ref name="wiki" /> | * Appointed vice-rector of the Pontifical Roman Minor Seminary in 1968.<ref name="wiki" /> | ||
* Served as pastor of San Frumenzio ai Prati Fiscali from 1976 to 2004.<ref name=" | * Served as pastor of San Frumenzio ai Prati Fiscali from 1976 to 2004.<ref name="vaticanbio" /> | ||
* Named Chaplain to His Holiness by [[Pope John Paul II]] in 1995.<ref name=" | * Named Chaplain to His Holiness by [[Pope John Paul II]] in 1995.<ref name="vaticanbio" /> | ||
* Served as pastor of Sant’Ippolito from 2004 to 2009.<ref name=" | * Served as pastor of Sant’Ippolito from 2004 to 2009.<ref name="vaticanbio" /> | ||
* Directed Caritas Roma and chaired its foundation from 2009 to 2017.<ref name=" | * Directed Caritas Roma and chaired its foundation from 2009 to 2017.<ref name="cna2017" /> | ||
* Appointed president of the Oblates Sons of Our Lady of Divine Love in 2017.<ref name=" | * Appointed president of the Oblates Sons of Our Lady of Divine Love in 2017.<ref name="cna2017" /> | ||
* Became rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love and its seminary in 2018.<ref name=" | * Became rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love and its seminary in 2018.<ref name="cna2017" /> | ||
* Appointed parish priest of the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love in 2019.<ref name=" | * Appointed parish priest of the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love in 2019.<ref name="cna2017" /> | ||
* Appointed titular Archbishop of Passo Corese by [[Pope Francis]] on 30 October 2020, consecrated on 15 November 2020.<ref name="wiki" /> | * Appointed titular Archbishop of Passo Corese by [[Pope Francis]] on 30 October 2020, consecrated on 15 November 2020.<ref name="wiki" /> | ||
* Created cardinal by [[Pope Francis]] on 28 November 2020, with the deaconry of Santa Maria del Divino Amore a Castel di Leva.<ref name="wiki" /> | * Created cardinal by [[Pope Francis]] on 28 November 2020, with the deaconry of Santa Maria del Divino Amore a Castel di Leva.<ref name="wiki" /> | ||
* Reflected on the 1944 vow to Our Lady of Divine Love in June 2024, marking its 80th anniversary.<ref name=" | * Reflected on the 1944 vow to Our Lady of Divine Love in June 2024, marking its 80th anniversary.<ref name="vaticannews2024" /> | ||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
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* [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bferoci.html Enrico Cardinal Feroci], Catholic-Hierarchy.org | * [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bferoci.html Enrico Cardinal Feroci], Catholic-Hierarchy.org | ||
* [https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinal_feroci.html FEROCI Card. Enrico], Vatican Press Office | * [https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinal_feroci.html FEROCI Card. Enrico], Vatican Press Office | ||
* [https://www. | * [https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2024-06/cardinal-feroci-reflects-on-1944-vow-to-our-lady-of-divine-love.html Cardinal Feroci reflects on 1944 vow to Our Lady of Divine Love], Vatican News | ||
* [https://www. | * [https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/260678/enrico-feroci-retires-as-caritas-roma-director-appointed-shrine-rector Enrico Feroci retires as Caritas Roma director, appointed shrine rector], Catholic News Agency | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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