Charles-François Turinaz
Charles-François Turinaz | |
|---|---|
| Bishop | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Nancy-Toul |
| Predecessor | Joseph-Alfred Foulon |
| Successor | Charles-Joseph-Eugène Ruch |
| Other post(s) | Titular Archbishop of Antioch in Pisidia |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Tarentaise |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | September 20, 1862 |
| Consecration | January 10, 1873 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1838 Chambéry, France |
| Died | October 19, 1918 Nancy, France |
| Motto | "Sursum corda" |
Charles-François Turinaz (February 2, 1838 – October 19, 1918) was a French Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Tarentaise (1873–1882) and later as Bishop of Nancy-Toul (1882–1918). A staunch defender of Catholic rights, he opposed secularist policies in France and played a significant role in promoting social Catholicism.