Antonio Bello, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Antonio Bello

Italian Roman Catholic bishop

Date of Birth: 18-Mar-1935

Place of Birth: Alessano, Apulia, Italy

Date of Death: 20-Apr-1993

Profession: celebrity, Catholic priest, peace activist

Nationality: Italy

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Antonio Bello (18 March 1935 – 20 April 1993) was an Italian Catholic prelate who served as the Bishop of Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi from 1982 until his death from cancer in 1993.
Bello studied in various colleges and seminaries in places such as Bologna and Rome before being named to several positions in his region where he served as a priest.
He was later made a bishop and became known for his eloquent teaching and for his pastoral sensitivities while being noted for his emphasis on greater diocesan participation on the part of the faithful.
Bello also was a member of the Secular Franciscan Order and was a vocal critic of international conflicts such as the Gulf War.Bello's beatification cause opened over a decade after his death and he became titled as a Servant of God.