José Saraiva Martins
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For other people named José Martins, see José Martins (disambiguation).
José Saraiva Martins, C.M.F. GCC (born 6 January 1932) is a Portuguese cardinal of the Catholic Church. He was prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints from 1998 to 2008.
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Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints | |
Church | Latin Church |
Appointed | 30 May 1998 |
Term ended | 9 July 2008 |
Predecessor | Alberto Bovone |
Successor | Angelo Amato |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Bishop of Palestrina |
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Ordination | 16 March 1957 by Ettore Cunial |
Consecration | 2 July 1988 by Agostino Casaroli |
Created cardinal | 21 February 2001 by Pope John Paul II |
Rank | Cardinal-Bishop |
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Born | (1932-01-06) 6 January 1932 (age 92) Gagos de Jarmelo, Guarda, Portugal |
Nationality | Portuguese |
Denomination | Catholic Church |
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Motto | Veritas in charitate (Truth in charity) |
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Styles of José Saraiva Martins | |
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Reference style | His Eminence |
Spoken style | Your Eminence |
Informal style | Cardinal |
See | Palestrina (titular see) |
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