Rolandas Makrickas | |
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Cardinal Coadjutor Archpriest of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore | |
Appointed | 20 March 2024 |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Eustachio (2024–) |
Previous post(s) | Diplomat of the Holy See (2006–2021) Titular Bishop of Tolentino (2023–2024) |
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Ordination | 30 July 1996 by Juozas Preikšas |
Consecration | 15 April 2023 by Pietro Parolin |
Created cardinal | 7 December 2024 by Pope Francis |
Rank | Cardinal-Deacon |
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Born | |
Nationality | Lithuanian |
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Rolandas Makrickas (born 31 January 1972) is a Lithuanian Catholic cardinal who has served as coadjutor archpriest of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore since 2024. He worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See from 2006 to 2021, when he was given responsibility for reorganizing the administration of the basilica. He was given the personal title of archbishop in 2023. He was made a cardinal on 7 December 2024 by Pope Francis.