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Pietro Palazzini

20th-century Italian Catholic cardinal

Died aged 88TaurusItaly

Biography

Pietro Palazzini (19 May 1912 – 11 October 2000) was an Italian cardinal, who helped to save the lives of Jews in World War II. He was consecrated bishop by the pope in 1962 and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1973. He has been commemorated by Yad Vashem. From 1980 to 1988, Cardinal Palazzini was Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • cardinal
  • titular archbishop
  • Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints

Awards & honours (2)

  • Grand Officer of the Order of the Sun of Peru‎
  • Righteous Among the Nations

Quick answers about Pietro Palazzini

How old was Pietro Palazzini?
Pietro Palazzini died on October 11, 2000 at the age of 88.
When is Pietro Palazzini's birthday?
Pietro Palazzini was born on May 19, 1912.
Where was Pietro Palazzini born?
Pietro Palazzini was born in Piobbico.
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Pietro Palazzini's zodiac sign is Taurus.
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Pietro Palazzini is a citizen of Italy, Kingdom of Italy.
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Pietro Palazzini is known as Catholic priest, theologian, Catholic bishop.

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