Attilio Nicora facts for kids
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| President of the Executive Board of the Vatican Financial Information Authority (AIF) and President of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See | |
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| Appointed | 1 October 2002 |
| Reign ended | 7 July 2011 |
| Predecessor | Agostino Cacciavillan |
| Successor | Domenico Calcagno |
| Other posts | Cardinal-Priest of San Filippo Neri in Eurosia pro hac vice |
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| Ordination | 27 June 1964 |
| Consecration | 28 May 1977 by Giovanni Colombo |
| Created Cardinal | 21 October 2003 |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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| Birth name | Attilio Nicora |
| Born | 16 March 1937 Varese, Italy |
| Died | 22 April 2017 (aged 80) Rome, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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Attilio Nicora (born March 16, 1937 – died April 22, 2017) was an important Italian leader in the Catholic Church. He held high-ranking jobs in the Vatican, like being in charge of the Vatican's money and property. He also led a special group that watched over the Vatican's financial activities. Before these big roles, he was a bishop in Verona, Italy, from 1992 to 1997. He became an archbishop in 2002 and was made a cardinal in 2003.
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About Attilio Nicora
Attilio Nicora was born in Varese, Italy. He became a priest in 1964. Before that, he studied special church laws (called Canon law) and theology in Rome and Milan. After becoming a priest, he taught Canon law.
Becoming a Bishop and Cardinal
In 1977, Nicora became a bishop. He was an assistant bishop in Milan. He also helped update an important agreement between Italy and the Holy See in 1984. This agreement is called a "concordat." From 1992 to 1997, he was the main bishop for the city of Verona.
Leading Vatican Finances
In 2002, Attilio Nicora got a very important job. He became the President of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See. This role meant he was in charge of managing the Vatican's money and properties. It was like being the chief financial officer for a big company.
When a Pope dies, many Vatican officials temporarily lose their jobs. This happened to Nicora when Pope John Paul II died in 2005. However, Pope Benedict XVI later confirmed him back in his position.
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In 2003, Pope John Paul II made Nicora a cardinal. As a cardinal, he took part in two important elections for a new Pope. He voted in the election that chose Pope Benedict XVI in 2005 and again in the election that chose Pope Francis in 2013.
Overseeing Vatican Money
On January 19, 2011, Pope Benedict XVI gave Nicora another big role. He was named the President of the Executive Board of the Vatican's new Financial Information Authority (FIA). This agency's job is to keep an eye on all the money and business dealings of various Vatican groups. This includes important organizations like the Vatican Bank and the Vatican Museums.
On January 30, 2014, Pope Francis accepted Nicora's resignation from this role.
Pope Benedict XVI also appointed Nicora as a special representative for the important Basilicas of St. Francis and St. Mary of the Angels in Assisi. After being a cardinal for ten years, Pope Francis promoted him to a higher cardinal rank on June 12, 2014.
Attilio Nicora passed away in a hospital in Rome on April 22, 2017.
See also
In Spanish: Attilio Nicora para niños
