Who is don Loris Capovilla?
Cardinal Loris Francesco Capovilla, who as personal secretary to Pope John XXIII helped prepare the Roman Catholic hierarchy for the opening of the Second Vatican Council, died on Thursday in Bergamo, Italy. He was 100. His death was reported by the Italian news agency Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata.
Who is the oldest cardinal?
At the time of his elevation to the rank of cardinal in 2014, he was the oldest member of the College of Cardinals….Loris Francesco Capovilla.
| His Eminence Loris Francesco Capovilla | |
|---|---|
| Consecration | 16 July 1967 by Pope Paul VI |
| Created cardinal | 22 February 2014 by Pope Francis |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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Why did Cardinal Capovilla not attend consistory?
Capovilla received a dispensation and did not attend the consistory where he was named cardinal. He said: “I’m not strong enough and I feel uncomfortable at the thought of meeting so many people.” He was named Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Trastevere.
Who is Giuseppe Capovilla?
Capovilla studied at the Patriarchal Seminary of Venice and was later ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Venice on 23 May 1940 by Cardinal Piazza, the Patriarch of Venice. He was made the capitular master of ceremonies in the Basilica of Saint Mark and also served as a catechist in middle schools.
Who was Pope Roncalli’s Secretary?
Capovilla served as Roncalli’s conclavist at the conclave of 1958 that saw the latter’s election. He was confirmed as the new pope’s secretary on the night of the election and was made a Domestic Prelate of His Holiness on 12 December 1958.
Who were the co-consecrators of Cardinal gianfranceshi?
The co-consecrators were Augusto Gianfranceshi and Jacques-Paul Martin. He chose as his motto the one used by Pope John XXIII. On 23 September 1971 he was appointed prelate to the Loreto Prelature and the Titular archbishop of Mesembria.