Georges Cottier

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Georges Marie Martin Cardinal Cottier O.P., (born on April 25, 1922 in Carouge (Switzerland)) is a Swiss prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, Dominican, Cardinal, Theologian emeritus of the Pontifical Household and theologian.

Georges Cottier joined the Dominican Order in 1945 and was ordained priest in 1951. He was a professor at the Universities of Geneva and Fribourg. He became secretary of the International Theological Commission in 1989. He was nominated Pro-Theologian of the Pontifical Household in 1990. He was appointed Titular Archbishop of Tullia in 2003 and consacrated on 20 October 2003. He was created and proclaimed Cardinal by Pope John Paul II in the Consistory of October 21, 2003,[1] of the Deaconry of Sts. Dominic and Sixtus.[2]


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  1. ^ Cf. Holy See Press Office, College of Cardinals, Biographical notes, Cottier Card. Georges Marie Martin, O.P.
  2. ^ Cf. Office of Papal Liturgical Celebrations, Consistory of October 21, 2003: Assignment of the Titles or the Deaconries to the new Cardinals

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