Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re is an Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, born on January 30, 1934. He has held various significant positions within the Church, including serving as the Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops from 2000 to 2010. His work has focused on the appointment of bishops and the administration of the Church. Re was elevated to the cardinalate by Pope John Paul II in 2001. He has participated in several conclaves, including the election of Pope Benedict XVI in 2005 and Pope Francis in 2013. His contributions have been influential in shaping the leadership of the Church.