Giovanni Angelo Becciu

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1. When was Giovanni Angelo Becciu born?June 2, 1948
2. Where was Giovanni Angelo Becciu born?Sardinia, Italy
3. What is the key diplomatic posts?Apostolic Nuncio to Angola (1984-1991) and Apostolic Nuncio to Cuba (1991-1996)
4. What is the significant administrative role?Substitute for General Affairs in the Secretariat of State (2011-2018)
5. Who is Giovanni Angelo Becciu?He is a Catholic priest from Sardinia who became a cardinal and worked in the Vatican for many years.
6. What jobs did he have in the Vatican?He was a diplomat, served as Nuncio to Angola and Cuba, then worked as the Pope's chief of staff, and later led the department that decides who becomes a saint.

Holy See: The central governing body of the Roman Catholic Church, headed by the Pope.
Roman Curia: The administrative apparatus of the Holy See, comprising various departments and offices.
Canonization: The official process by which the Catholic Church declares a deceased person a saint.
Promoter of Justice: The Vatican's equivalent of a prosecutor, responsible for investigating and bringing charges.