Paolo Dezza

Paolo Dezza (13 December 1901 – 17 December 1999) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church.

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 * Father General was in full agreement with the line indicated by the Council, precisely in the challenging effort to reconcile what is enduring, and therefore unchangeable, in the charism of the Society with the demands of the current situation in the life of the Church and of the world. This is a difficult and delicate task and it is no wonder that in so many areas there was a difference of opinion.
 * Homage to Father General Pedro Arrupe (3 September 1983) Portal to Jesuit Studies

Quotes about Paolo Dezza

 * St Ignatius' precept was the ideal which inspired the late Cardinal's whole life in his faithful, caring, intelligent and prudent, generous and impartial outlook. He knew of the faults that existed in the Church and in her men, but with caring dedication, full of love and faith, he helped to alleviate their effects, working for the authentic renewal of the Church.
 * John Paul II, Mass of Christian Burial for Cardinal Paolo Dezza Homily of the Holy Father John Paul II (20 December 1999) Press Office of the Holy See