Antonio Bacci
Italian cardinal and Catholic leader
Born
September 4th, 1885
139 years ago
Died
1971
54 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Ordained as a priest in 1908, played significant roles within the Catholic Church. Served as the Bishop of Pistoia and later as the Archbishop of Ferrara. Elevated to the rank of cardinal in 1953 by Pope Pius XII. Participated in Vatican II, contributing to discussions on modernizing the Church's approach. His tenure was marked by significant clerical responsibilities and the promotion of ecclesiastical matters within Italy and beyond.
Served as Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
Bishop of Pistoia
Archbishop of Ferrara
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