When was Rosalio José Castillo Lara born?

Rosalio José Castillo Lara was born on 4 September 1922 in Aragua.

What positions has Rosalio José Castillo Lara held?

Positions held by Rosalio José Castillo Lara include: President of the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State (1990–1997); cardinal (since 25 May 1985); titular archbishop (since 26 May 1982); Catholic archbishop (since 26 May 1982); titular bishop (1973–1982).

Where did Rosalio José Castillo Lara study?

Rosalio José Castillo Lara was educated at Salesian Pontifical University.

Rosalio José Castillo Lara

Venezuelan Catholic cardinal (1922–2007)

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Rosalio José Castillo Lara was a Venezuelan prelate of the Catholic Church. He worked in the Roman Curia for almost all of his career, first with responsibility for rewriting the code of canon law and then in administrative positions in the government of the Holy See. He was made a cardinal in 1985.

Quick facts

Born: 4 September 1922 wd
Place of birth: Aragua wd
Died: 16 October 2007 wd
Place of death: Caracas wd
Citizenship: Venezuela wd
Occupation: university teacher, Catholic priest, canon law jurist, Catholic bishop, regular priest wd
Education: Salesian Pontifical University wd

Positions held wd

President of the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State (31 October 1990 – 14 October 1997)
cardinal (since 25 May 1985)
titular archbishop (since 26 May 1982)
Catholic archbishop (since 26 May 1982)
titular bishop (26 March 1973 – 26 May 1982)

Awards wd

honorary doctor of the University of Munich

Questions

When was Rosalio José Castillo Lara born?: Rosalio José Castillo Lara was born on 4 September 1922 in Aragua.
What positions has Rosalio José Castillo Lara held?: Positions held by Rosalio José Castillo Lara include: President of the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State (1990–1997); cardinal (since 25 May 1985); titular archbishop (since 26 May 1982); Catholic archbishop (since 26 May 1982); titular bishop (1973–1982).
Where did Rosalio José Castillo Lara study?: Rosalio José Castillo Lara was educated at Salesian Pontifical University.

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