Agostino Casaroli was an Italian Catholic priest and diplomat for the Holy See, who became Cardinal Secretary of State. He was an important figure behind the Vatican's efforts to deal with the religious persecution of the Church in the nations of... Wikipedia
Born: November 24, 1914, Castel San Giovanni, Italy
Died: June 9, 1998 (age 83 years), Vatican City
Place of burial: Basilica dei Santi XII Apostoli, Rome, Italy
Created cardinal: 30 June 1979; by John Paul II
Predecessor: Jean-Marie Villot
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