He was created cardinal by Pope Francis in 2016
He had turned 80 years old on the past January 5th.
The day he lost his right to participate in the Conclave.
Resignations and Appointments, 02.02.2026
Resignationof the Apostolic Nuncio in Syria
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the office of Apostolic Nuncio in Syria presented by His Eminence Mr. Card. Mario Zenari, due to reaching the age limit.
Mario Cardinal Zenari
Apostolic Nuncio to Syria
Cardinal-Deacon of Santa Maria delle Grazie alle Fornaci fuori Porta Cavalleggeri
Motto: Levate Oculos Vestros
Events
| Date | Age | Event | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 1946 | 80.07 | Born | |
| 5 Jul 1970 | 24.5 | Ordained Priest | Priest of Verona, Italy |
| 15 Jun 1994 | 48.4 | Appointed | Permanent Observer to United Nations Office and Specialized Agencies in Vienna |
| 12 Jul 1999 | 53.5 | Appointed | Titular Archbishop of Iulium Carnicum |
| 12 Jul 1999 | 53.5 | Appointed | Apostolic Nuncio to Côte d’Ivoire |
| 12 Jul 1999 | 53.5 | Appointed | Apostolic Nuncio to Niger |
| 24 Jul 1999 | 53.5 | Appointed | Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso |
| 25 Sep 1999 | 53.7 | Ordained Bishop | Titular Archbishop of Iulium Carnicum |
| 10 May 2004 | 58.3 | Appointed | Apostolic Nuncio to Sri Lanka |
| 30 Dec 2008 | 62.9 | Appointed | Apostolic Nuncio to Syria |
| 19 Nov 2016 | 70.8 | Appointed | Cardinal-Deacon of Santa Maria delle Grazie alle Fornaci fuori Porta Cavalleggeri |
| 19 Nov 2016 | 70.8 | Elevated to Cardinal | |
| 25 Mar 2017 | 71.2 | Installed | Cardinal-Deacon of Santa Maria delle Grazie alle Fornaci fuori Porta Cavalleggeri |
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| Event | Place |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Rosegaferro, Villafranca di Verona, Diocese of Verona, Italy |
| Ordained Bishop | Santa Maria Assunta, Cathedral, Verona, Diocese of Verona, Italy |