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Francesco Saverio Salerno

1928 – 2017

Italian priest and theologian

Catholic priest Canon law juristUniversity teacher

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About Francesco Saverio Salerno

Lived 1928 – 2017 (aged 88). Francesco Saverio Salerno was an Italian catholic priest, canon law jurist, university teacher, catholic bishop and bishop.

Francesco Saverio Salerno (August 27, 1928 – January 21, 2017) was a Catholic bishop.

Ordained to the priesthood in 1952, Salerno was named titular bishop of Cerveteri and secretary of the Apostolic Signatura, Italy, in 1997. He served as secretary from 1998 to 2003.

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Important facts

Born

27 August 1928, Caserta

Birth century

20th century

Died

21 January 2017, Rome

Occupation

Catholic priest, canon law jurist, university teacher, Catholic bishop, bishop

Nationality

Italy, Kingdom of Italy

Education

Pontifical Gregorian University

Positions held

Titular bishop

Employers

Pontifical Lateran University

Also known as

Francesco Salerno

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Francesco Saverio Salerno's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Francesco Saverio Salerno?

Italian priest and theologian (1928-2017)

When was Francesco Saverio Salerno born?

Francesco Saverio Salerno was born on 27 August 1928 in Caserta.

When did Francesco Saverio Salerno die?

Francesco Saverio Salerno died on 21 January 2017 in Rome.

What was Francesco Saverio Salerno's occupation?

Francesco Saverio Salerno was a catholic priest, canon law jurist, university teacher, catholic bishop and bishop.

What nationality was Francesco Saverio Salerno?

Francesco Saverio Salerno was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Francesco Saverio Salerno

· Wikidata: Q1441211

· DBpedia: Francesco Saverio Salerno

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