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Pietro Palazzini

Catholic cardinal (1912-2000) · Italy · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 88

Pietro Palazzini 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.

Pietro Palazzini is read about 16 times a day, in 15 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 5 July 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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Awards

Righteous Among the Nations1983
Grand Officer of the Order of the Sun of Peru

About this person

From 1980 to 1988, Cardinal Palazzini was Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.

Country
Italy
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2000 · aged 88