Georges Cottier


Georges Marie Martin Cottier, O.P.
Pro-Theologian Emeritus of Prefecture of the Papal Household
Cottier, 2013
Other post(s)
  • Secretary General of International Theological Commission (1989–2003)
  • Theologian of the Papal Household (1990–2005)
Orders
Ordination2 July 1951
Consecration20 October 2003
Created cardinal21 October 2003
Rank
  • Cardinal Deacon (2003–14)
  • Cardinal Priest (2014–16)
Personal details
Born(1922-04-25)25 April 1922
Céligny, Switzerland
Died31 March 2016(2016-03-31) (aged 93)
Vatican City
NationalitySwiss
ResidenceVatican City
Coat of armsGeorges Marie Martin Cottier, O.P.'s coat of arms

Georges Marie Martin Cottier O.P., (25 April 1922 – 31 March 2016) was a Swiss prelate and theologian of the Catholic Church who served from 1990 to 2005 as theologian to Pope John Paul II as Theologian of the Pontifical Household after a career as a theologian and teacher. He was made a cardinal in 2003.


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