When was Giovanni Lajolo born?

Giovanni Lajolo was born on 3 January 1935 in Novara.

What positions has Giovanni Lajolo held?

Positions held by Giovanni Lajolo include: cardinal (since 24 November 2007); Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See (2003–2006); apostolic nuncio to Germany (since 7 December 1995); Catholic archbishop (since 6 January 1989); titular archbishop (1989–2007).

Where did Giovanni Lajolo study?

Giovanni Lajolo was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University, LMU Munich, Pontifical Roman Seminary.

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Giovanni Lajolo

Roman Catholic priest, vatican diplomat, cardinal

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Giovanni Lajolo is an Italian cardinal and former president of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and president of the Governorate of Vatican City State.

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Born: 3 January 1935 wd
Place of birth: Novara wd
Citizenship: Italy wd
Occupation: Catholic priest, Catholic bishop wd
Education: Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University, LMU Munich, Pontifical Roman Seminary, University of Turin wd

Positions held wd

cardinal (since 24 November 2007)
Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See (6 October 2003 – 15 September 2006)
apostolic nuncio to Germany (since 7 December 1995)
Catholic archbishop (since 6 January 1989)
titular archbishop (6 January 1989 – 24 November 2007)
President of the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State (until 2011)

Awards wd

Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2003)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

Questions

When was Giovanni Lajolo born?: Giovanni Lajolo was born on 3 January 1935 in Novara.
What positions has Giovanni Lajolo held?: Positions held by Giovanni Lajolo include: cardinal (since 24 November 2007); Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See (2003–2006); apostolic nuncio to Germany (since 7 December 1995); Catholic archbishop (since 6 January 1989); titular archbishop (1989–2007).
Where did Giovanni Lajolo study?: Giovanni Lajolo was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University, LMU Munich, Pontifical Roman Seminary.

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