Albert Vanhoye

His Eminence

Albert Vanhoye

S.J.
Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria della Mercede e Sant'Adriano a Villa Albani
Vanhoye in June 2005.
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
Appointed24 March 2006
Installed28 May 2006
PredecessorJohn Krol
Other postsEcclesiastical Counsellor to the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies (2010–)
Orders
Ordination25 July 1954
by Henri-Charles Dupont
Created cardinal24 March 2006
by Pope Benedict XVI
Rank
Personal details
Birth nameAlbert Vanhoye
Born(1923-07-24)24 July 1923
Hazebrouck, France
Died29 July 2021(2021-07-29) (aged 98)
Rome, Italy
NationalityFrench
DenominationCatholic (Roman Rite)
Previous postRector of the Pontifical Biblical Institute (1984–90)
Alma materPontifical Biblical Institute
MottoCordi tuo unitus
Coat of armsAlbert Vanhoye's coat of arms

Albert Vanhoye, SJ (24 July 1923 – 29 July 2021) was a French priest of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) and an exegete. He was created cardinal in 2006.[1]

Vanhoye was the oldest living member of the College of Cardinals at the time of his death.

Vanhoye died on 29 July 2021 in Rome, five days after his 98th birthday.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Vanhoye Card. Albert, S.I." Holy See Press Office. Archived from the original on 4 September 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
  2. ↑ Le cardinal français Albert Vanhoye est décédé (in French)