Francesco Cuccarese (8 March 1930 – 11 March 2025) was an Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

Biography

Born in Tursi, Cuccarese was ordained to the priesthood in 1953. He was appointed archbishop of Acerenza in 1979. He later served as bishop of Caserta, and given the personal title of archbishop, from 1987 to 1990, when he was appointed archbishop of Pescara-Penne. He served until his retirement in 2005.[1]

Cuccarese died in Rome on 11 March 2025, at the age of 95.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Archbishop Francesco Cuccarese †". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Morto monsignor Francesco Cuccarese, fu arcivescovo di Pescara-Penne per 15 anni". IlPescara (in Italian). Citynews. 11 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
  3. ^ "Scomparso Mons. Cuccarese". RaiNews (in Italian). RAI. 12 March 2025. Retrieved 13 March 2025.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Archbishop of Pescara-Penne
1990–2005 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Archbishop of Caserta
1987–1990 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Archbishop of Acerenza
1979–1987 		Succeeded by


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesco_Cuccarese
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