Cardinal Elio Sgreccia, President Emeritus of the Pontifical Academy for Life, has died at the age of 90.
A press release from the Academy for Life says “Since the establishment of the Pontifical Academy on February 11 1994, Cardinal Sgreccia has been the protagonist and courageous, wise heart of our institution, supporting and promoting the study, promotion and protection of human life amidst many challenges posed by recent progress in technology and medicine.”
Born on 6 June 1928, Sgreccia was born in Nidastore di Arcevia, Italy and was ordained to the priesthood on 29 June 1952. He was first assigned to serve as a chaplain to Catholic Action youth groups and as vice-rector of his seminary.
