Benigno Luigi Papa (25 August 1935 – 6 March 2023) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate. He was archbishop of Taranto from 1990 to 2011 and bishop of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi from 1981 to 1990.[1][2]


Benigno Luigi Papa
Archbishop Emeritus of Taranto
Appointed11 May 1990
Term ended21 November 2011
PredecessorSalvatore De Giorgi
SuccessorFilippo Santoro
Previous post(s)Bishop of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi (1981–1990)
Orders
Ordination25 March 1961
Consecration27 December 1981
by Anastasio Alberto Ballestrero
Personal details
Born(1935-08-25)25 August 1935
Died6 March 2023(2023-03-06) (aged 87)
MottoIN NOME DI CRISTO
Coat of armsBenigno Luigi Papa's coat of arms
Styles of
Benigno Luigi Papa
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop

References

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  1. ^ "È morto Mons. Papa". Chiesacattolica.it. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  2. ^ "E' morto monsignor Benigno Luigi Papa, arcivescovo emerito di Taranto". la Repubblica. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Archbishop of Taranto
1990–2011
Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Oppido Mamertina-Palmi
1981–1990
Succeeded by