Cardinal Deaconry

Priest of Genova (Italy) (1969.12.21 – 2003.10.13)

Chaplain of His Holiness (1993.01.25 – 2000.10.19)

Bureau Chief of Congregation for Clergy (1997.11.25 – 2000.03.11)

Undersecretary of Congregation for Clergy (2000.03.11 – 2003.10.13)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (2000.10.19 – 2003.10.13)

Titular Bishop of Victoriana (2003.10.13 – 2007.05.07)

President of Pontifical Commission for the Cultural Heritage of the Church (2003.10.13 – 2007.09.03)

President of Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology (2004.08.28 – 2007.09.03)

Secretary of Congregation for Clergy (2007.05.07 – 2010.10.07)

Vice-President of International Council for Catechesis (2007.05.07 – 2010.10.07)

Titular Archbishop of Victoriana (2007.05.07 – 2010.11.20)

President of International Council for Catechesis (2010.10.07 – 2013.01.16)

Prefect of Congregation for Clergy (2010.10.07 – 2013.09.21)

Cardinal-Deacon of S. Paolo alle Tre Fontane (2010.11.20 [2011.04.02] – 2021.05.03)

President of Interdicastery Commission for Candidates to Sacred Order (2013.01.16 – 2013.09.21)

Major Penitentiary of Apostolic Penitentiary (2013.09.21 – 2024.04.06)

Cardinal-Priest of S. Paolo alle Tre Fontane pro hac vice Title (2021.05.03 – ...)