Background
POLETTI, H.E. Cardinal Ugo was born on April 19, 1914 in Omegna, Novara.
POLETTI, H.E. Cardinal Ugo was born on April 19, 1914 in Omegna, Novara.
Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1938. With, diocesan offices Novara, Italy. Consecrated titular bishop Medeli.
Auxiliary Novara, 1958. President Pontificial Mission Aid Society, Italy, 1964—1967. Archbishop Spoleto, 1967—1969.
Titular archbishop Cittanova, since 1969. 2nd vice-regent Rome, 1969—1972. Pro-vicar general, 1972.
Elevated to cardinal, 1973. Cardinal vicar Diocese, Rome, 1973—1991. Cardinal archpriest Patriarchal Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, Vatican City, Italy, 1991.