Cardinal Deaconry

Priest of Barletta (Italy) (1957.03.16 – 1982.12.24)

Chaplain of His Holiness (1965.06.26 – 1979.06.22)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (1979.06.22 – 1982.12.24)

Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to Korea (1982.12.24 – 1987.06.20)

Titular Archbishop of Alba marittima (1982.12.24 – 2010.11.20)

Delegate for Pontifical Representations of Secretariat of State (1990.08.28 – 1998.03.07)

Apostolic Nuncio to Bosnia and Herzegovina (1993.06.11 – 1998.03.07)

Secretary of Congregation for Bishops (1998.03.07 – 2009.07.03)

Secretary of College of Cardinals (1998.03.07 – 2009.10.21)

Archpriest of Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside-the-Walls (2009.07.03 – 2012.11.23)

Cardinal-Deacon of S. Paolo alla Regola (2010.11.20 [2011.02.12] – 2021.05.03)

Cardinal-Priest of S. Paolo alla Regola pro hac vice Title (2021.05.03 – ...)