Loris Francesco Capovilla
Italian cardinal and church leader
Born
October 14th, 1915
109 years ago
Died
2016
9 years ago — 101 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Ordained as a priest in 1940, significant roles included serving as secretary to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Montini. Elevated to bishop in 1959 and later became cardinal in 2013. Played a notable role during the Second Vatican Council, contributing to important documents and reforms within the Catholic Church. Appointed Archbishop of Venice in 1979 and later became the cardinal priest of Santa Maria della Scala. Participated in various papal conclaves, influencing church leadership.
Served as secretary to Cardinal Montini
Participated in the Second Vatican Council
Became Archbishop of Venice
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