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Cardinal Bagnasco served as Archbishop of Genoa and was President of the Italian Episcopal Conference from 2007 to 2017. He is known for his conservative theological stance and emphasis on traditional Catholic values. His leadership has been influential in shaping the Italian Church's response to contemporary social issues.