Georg Gänswein

GEORG GÄNSWEIN

Born : July 30, 1956
Deceased :

Personal Papal Secretary, 2005-2013
Prefect of the Papal Household, 2012-present
Titular Archbishop of Urbs Salvia, 2012-present

Under Pope Benedict XVI

Under Pope Francis

Origin/meaning

The personal arms reflect St. George, his baptismal patron (the dragon being slain with a spear) and his devotion to Our Lady (the star). These are impaled with the arms of the ruling pope.

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