Claudio Baggini
Roman Catholic prelate in Italy
Born
1936
89 years ago
Died
September 25th, 2015
9 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Baggini served as a prominent Roman Catholic prelate. Ordained as a priest, contributed to various ecclesiastical roles within the church. Appointed as bishop of the diocese, he led the congregation with a focus on spiritual guidance and community service. Engaged in interfaith dialogue and worked towards improving relations between different religious communities. Actively participated in regional church initiatives and emphasized social issues during his clerical career.
Ordained as Bishop of the Diocese of Mantua
Contributed to interfaith dialogue efforts
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