Nicola Canali [SEP] date of death
Nicola Canali
Nicola Canali (6 June 1874 – 3 August 1961) was an Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State from 1939 and as Major Penitentiary from 1941 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1935. He was Grand Master of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, a prestigious papal order of knighthood.
Biography.
Canali was born in Rieti to Marquis Filippo Canali and his wife, the Countess Leonetta Vincentini.
Canali (surname)
Canali is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Francesco Canali (1764–1835), Italian cardinal
- Mario Canali, Italian painter
- Mauro Canali, Italian historian
- Nicola Canali (1874–1961), Italian cardinal