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About Ersilio Tonini
Ersilio Tonini became a priest of the Roman Catholic Church in 1937. Between 1943 and 1969, he served in the Diocese of Piacenza where he worked as a rector and professor. Pope Paul VI appointed him as the Bishop of Macerata-Tolentino in 1969.
Six years later, he was selected as the Bishop of Cervia and Archbishop of Ravenna. In 1986, the dioceses emerged to form the Archdiocese of Ravenna-Cervia. At the age of 80 years, Tonini was named the Cardinal-Priest of Santissimo Redentore a Valmelaina. However, his age prevented him from participating in the papal conclave.
Education
He attended the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome where he studied canon and civil laws.
Trivia
At one stage, he worked with the Il nuovo giornale weekly publication as the director.
He was cardinalated by Pope John Paul II.
In 2010, he became the oldest cardinal alive.
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F.A.Q. about Ersilio Tonini
When is his birthday?
Ersilio Tonini's birthday is on July 20, 1914.
In how many days is his birthday?
Ersilio's birthday is in 86 days
How old was Ersilio when he died?
He was 99 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 28, 2013.
How old would he be today?
Ersilio Tonini would be 109 years old if he was alive today.