Benigno Luigi Papa

Italian priest (1935–2023)

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His Excellency

Benigno Luigi Papa
Archbishop Emeritus of Taranto
Appointed11 May 1990
Term ended21 November 2011
PredecessorSalvatore De Giorgi
SuccessorFilippo Santoro
Orders
Ordination25 March 1961
Consecration27 December 1981
by Anastasio Alberto Ballestrero
Personal details
Born(1935-08-25)25 August 1935
Spongano, Italy
Died6 March 2023(2023-03-06) (aged 87)
Previous post(s)Bishop of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi (1981–1990)
MottoIN NOME DI CRISTO
Coat of armsBenigno Luigi Papa's coat of arms
Styles of
Benigno Luigi Papa
Reference style
  • His Excellency
  • The Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop

Benigno Luigi Papa (25 August 1935 – 6 March 2023) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate. He was archbishop of Taranto from 1990 to 2011 and bishop of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi from 1981 to 1990.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ "È morto Mons. Papa". Chiesacattolica.it. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  2. ^ "E' morto monsignor Benigno Luigi Papa, arcivescovo emerito di Taranto". la Repubblica. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.

External links

  • Benigno Luigi Papa at Catholic Hierarchy
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Salvatore De Giorgi
Archbishop of Taranto
1990–2011
Succeeded by
Filippo Santoro
Preceded by
Santo Bergamo
Bishop of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi
1981–1990
Succeeded by
Domenico Crusco
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