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Sebastiano Baggio

Italian cardinal (1913–1993)

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Sebastiano Baggio was an Italian cardinal, often thought to be a likely candidate for election to the papacy. He served as President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governorate of Vatican City State from 1984 to 1990 and was Prefect of the Sacred Congregation for Bishops from 1973 to 1984.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Rosà wd
Died
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Place of death
Rome wd
Citizenship
Italy, Kingdom of Italy wd
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, theologian wd
Education
Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University wd

Positions held wd

  • Chamberlain of the Apostolic Chamber (1985–1993)
  • President of the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State (8 April 1984 – 31 October 1990)
  • archbishop of Cagliari (since 23 June 1969)
  • cardinal (since 28 April 1969)
  • Apostolic Nuncio to Brazil (since 26 May 1964)
  • titular archbishop (since 26 July 1953)
  • apostolic nuncio to Chile (since 1 July 1953)
  • cardinal priest

Questions

When was Sebastiano Baggio born?
Sebastiano Baggio was born on 16 May 1913 in Rosà.
What positions has Sebastiano Baggio held?
Positions held by Sebastiano Baggio include: Chamberlain of the Apostolic Chamber (1985–1993); President of the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State (1984–1990); archbishop of Cagliari (since 23 June 1969); cardinal (since 28 April 1969); Apostolic Nuncio to Brazil (since 26 May 1964).
Where did Sebastiano Baggio study?
Sebastiano Baggio was educated at Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, Pontifical Gregorian University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Sebastiano Baggio · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q982074 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Cardinale-sebastiano-baggio.jpg by The original uploader was Manuel M at Italian Wikipedia . Later version(s) were uploaded by RiccardoP1983 at Italian Wikipedia . (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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