Cardinal Agostino Casaroli
Cardinal Agostino Casaroli was an influential Italian cardinal and diplomat known for his role as the Vatican's Secretary of State from 1979 to 1990. He was a key architect of the Vatican's Ostpolitik, a diplomatic strategy aimed at easing tensions with Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War. His work focused on promoting dialogue and reconciliation, particularly with communist nations, and he played a significant part in the Vatican's approach to issues of religious freedom and human rights. Casaroli's diplomatic legacy continues to inform discussions about the Church's engagement with political regimes.
Born on Jan 24, 1914 (111 years old)
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Cardinal Parolin's policy largely follows the Cold War-era policy of Ostpolitik of Cardinal Agostino Casaroli.
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