Agostino Casaroli

Cardinal, Deceased Person

1914 – 1998

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Who was Agostino Casaroli?

Agostino Casaroli was an Italian Catholic priest and diplomat for the Holy See, who became Cardinal Secretary of State. He was the most important figure behind the Vatican's efforts to deal with the persecution of the Church in the nations of the Soviet bloc after the Second Vatican Council.

Cardinal Casaroli was portrayed by veteran character actor Ben Gazzara in the 2005 miniseries, Pope John Paul II.

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Born
Nov 24, 1914
Castel San Giovanni
Nationality
  • Italy
Profession
Died
Jun 9, 1998
Rome

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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