Angelo Sodano
Cardinal-Bishop of Ostia (2005–2019) | |
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Alma mater | Pontifical Gregorian University Pontifical Lateran University |
Motto | ut unum sint (that they may be one) |
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Coat of arms |
Styles of Angelo Sodano | |
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His Eminence | |
Spoken style | Your Eminence |
Informal style | Cardinal |
See | Albano (suburbicarian), S. Maria Nuova (in commendam) |
Angelo Raffaele Sodano,
On 22 June 2006,
Early life
The second of six children, Sodano was born on 23 November 1927 in
He studied in Rome, obtaining a
Apostolic nuncio
On 30 November 1977, Sodano, who spoke English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian, was appointed
In 1987, when Pope John Paul II visited Chile, Sodano arranged for him to meet in the nunciature the leaders of the opposition to the Pinochet government.
Secretary of State
On 29 June 1991, Sodano became
On 27 December 1998, he wrote, at the request of the democratic government of Chile, an official letter to the British Prime Minister
Sodano participated as an elector in the
Sodano's position as Secretary of State expired upon the death of John Paul II. Benedict XVI reappointed him to the position on 21 April 2005,[14] even though he was past the customary retirement age. On 30 April Benedict ratified Sodano's election to the position of Dean of the College of Cardinals by the
On 22 June 2006, Benedict XVI accepted Sodano's resignation as Secretary of State, effective 15 September 2006.
When Pope Benedict
On 21 December 2019, Pope Francis accepted Sodano's resignation as Dean of the College of Cardinals,[20] following the Pope's annual Christmas meeting with officials of the Curia which opens with a greeting by the Dean.[21]
Sex abuse cases
Former Irish minister for foreign affairs Dermot Ahern revealed in 2018 that Sodano pressured him in 2004 to "indemnify the Catholic Church against legal actions for compensation by clerical child sexual abuse survivors" in Ireland, which Ahern refused.[22]
On 8 May 2010, the Austrian Catholic news agency Kathpress published remarks made by Cardinal
Sodano is one of many Catholic bishops and cardinals who are accused in an August 2018 letter by former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò of failing to act on reports of sexual misconduct by former cardinal Theodore McCarrick. According to Viganò, his predecessors in the nuncio position attempted to warn the Holy See about McCarrick, but McCarrick was shielded from discipline by a series of secretaries of state, including Sodano.[28][29]
On 21 December 2019, the
Death
Sodano died of complications from COVID-19 and pneumonia on 27 May 2022, at the age of 94.[32][33][34] Pope Francis paid tribute to Sodano, "I recall his diligent work alongside so many of my predecessors, who entrusted him with important responsibilities in Vatican diplomacy, up to the delicate office of Secretary of State. In the Roman Curia, he carried out his mission with exemplary dedication. I, too, was able to benefit from his gifts of mind and heart, especially when he exercised the office of Dean of the College of Cardinals. In every assignment, he showed himself to be an ecclesial disciplined man, an amiable pastor, animated by a desire to spread the leaven of the Gospel everywhere."[35]
By his wishes, Sodano was interred in the crypt of the cathedral in Asti.[36]
Awards
- 2004: International Vittorino Colombo Prize[37]
References
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- ^ "Pontificia Accademia Ecclesiastica, Ex-alunni 1950 – 1999" (in Italian). Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ a b c d Sodano, el contacto de Chile en el Vaticano (in Spanish) in El Mercurio on 21 November 2004. Retrieved 22 September 2008
- ^ a b "Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State under two popes, has died at 94". 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 30.11.2002" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 30 November 2002. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Sermon Cardinal Sodano on the pontificate of Pope Jules II". 30 November 2003. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Elenco degli Em.mi Cardinali che entrano in Conclave secondo il loro rispettivo ordine di precedenza (Vescovi, Presbiteri, Diaconi)" [List of the Eminent Cardinals entering into Conclave according to their respective order of precedence (Bishops, Priests, Deacons)]. Sala Stampa della Santa Sede (in Italian). 18 April 2005. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
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- ^ "NOMINE E CONFERME NELLA CURIA ROMANA, 21.04.2005" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 21 April 2005. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 30.04.2005" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 30 April 2005. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 22.06.2006" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 22 June 2006. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ "Synodus Episcoporum, 23.10.2005" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 23 October 2005.
- ^ Rocca, Francis X. (12 March 2013). "In pre-conclave sermon, Cardinal Sodano calls for unity". The Catholic Sun. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
Cardinal Sodano's words could also prove influential, but he is too old to vote in this conclave, ...
- ^ Wooden, Cindy (19 March 2013). "Pope begins ministry with biblical symbols, signs of universal ministry". Catholic Register. Archived from the original on 2 May 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Rinunce e nomine, 21.12.2019" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 21 December 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ "Angelo Sodano deja de ser el Decano del Colegio cardenalicio". Revista Ecclesia (in Spanish). 21 December 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ McGarry, Patsy (8 August 2018). "Vatican proposed Irish State indemnify it against clerical abuse claims". The Irish Times. Retrieved 18 October 2018.
- ^ Berry, Jason (11 February 2013). "The Pope Could Still Right the Wrongs". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
- ^ Pullella, Philip (4 April 2010). "Cardinal defends pope, denounces 'petty gossip'". Reuters.
- ^ Squires, Nick (5 April 2010). "Cardinal tells Pope not to be distracted by 'petty gossip'". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 9 April 2010.
- ^ Pullella, Philip (9 May 2010). "Cardinal accuses Vatican official of abuse cover-up". Reuters.
- ^ Pisa, Nick (10 May 2010). "Vatican cardinal attacks fellow cardinal for 'covering up' abuse case". The Telegraph.
- ^ Pentin, Edward (25 August 2018). "Ex-nuncio accuses Pope Francis of failing to act on McCarrick's abuse reports". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ Horowitz, Jason (26 August 2018). "Pope Francis Long Knew of Cardinal's Abuse and Must Resign, Archbishop Says". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
- ^ McGarry, Patsy. "Cardinal (92) who 'sought deal' to bury sex abuse documents resigns". Irish Times. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019.
- ^ Harris, Elise (21 December 2019). "Cardinal tainted by abuse scandals steps down as dean, pope sets term limit". Crux. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ Allen, John (28 May 2022). "Cardinal Angelo Sodano, longtime Vatican power broker, dies". CNN. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ O'Connell, Gerard (28 May 2022). "Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State under two popes, has died at 94". America. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Addio al cardinale Sodano. L'ex segretario di Stato aveva 94 anni". Faro di Roma (in Italian). 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Pope Francis attends funeral of Cardinal Sodano". catholicnewsagency.com. Catholic News Agency (CNA). Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "Questa mattina in Cattedrale la solenne cerimonia in suffragio del cardinal Sodano". La Voce di Asti (in Italian). 1 June 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ Fondazione Vittorino Colombo – Prizes[permanent dead link]
External links
- "Sodano Card. Angelo". Holy See Press Office. Archived from the original on 19 September 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2017.