Background
Sardi, Paolo Cardinal was born on September 1, 1934 in Ricaldone, Italy.
Sardi, Paolo Cardinal was born on September 1, 1934 in Ricaldone, Italy.
Licence in theology; Degree in canon law, Catholic University Sacred Heart, Milan.
Ordained priest, 1958. Professor moral theology University Turin. Official Vatican City Secretariat of State, 1976—1992, vice councillor for general affairs, 1992—1996, apostolic nuncio with special responsibilities, 1996—2004.
Ordained bishop, 1997. Vice chamberlain Apostolic Chamber, 2004—2011, vice chamberlain emeritus, since 2011. Pro-patron Sovereign Military Order of Malta, since 2009.
Elevated to cardinal, 2010. Cardinal-deacon S. Maria Auxiliatrice in via Tuscolana, since 2010.