Background
Dezza, Paolo Cardinal was born on December 13, 1901 in Parma, Italy. Son of Giovanni and Carla (Riccadonna) Dezza.
Dezza, Paolo Cardinal was born on December 13, 1901 in Parma, Italy. Son of Giovanni and Carla (Riccadonna) Dezza.
Doctorate in Philosophy, Colegio de San Ignacio, Barcelona, Spain, 1924. Doctorate in Theology, Facoltà di San Luigi, Naples, Italy, 1929. Doctorate in Philosophy (honorary), Universidad Catholica, Santiago de Chile, 1953.
Professor philosophy Gregorian University, Rome, 1929-1962. Provincial superior Jesuit Province, Milan, Italy, 1935-1939. Rector Gregorian University, Rome, 1941-1951.
General assistant Society Jesus, 1965-1975, papal delegate, 1981-1983. Deacon St. Ignazio di Loyola a Campo Marzio. Elevated to cardinal Roman Catholic Church, from 1991.
Peritus Vatican Council II, Rome, 1962-1965. Consultant various congregations of Holy See, 1929-1991.
Fellow Pontificia Accademia di San Tommaso d'Aquino.