Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Prefect-Emeritus of the Congregation for Bishops. Served as personal secretary to Cardinal Giovanni Benelli. Substitute for general affairs of the Secretariat of State. A member of other Curia offices: Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts; Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith; Congr. for the Evangelizations of People; Congr. for the Oriental Churches.
 
Small Autograph Lot:  (1) Signed and dated imprinted biglietto; (2) signed and dated 3"x5" card; (3) Signed Christmas card with inscription.