Giovanni Corti was an Italian priest who became Bishop of Mantua.
12 Facts About Giovanni Corti
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Giovanni Corti supported the cause of Italian reunification at a time when his diocese was under Austrian rule, although he defended the temporal powers of the Pope.
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Giovanni Corti was confirmed in this position on 12 April 1847 and ordained on 25 April 1847.
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Giovanni Corti handed over his parish to don G Battista Mojana.
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Giovanni Corti was consecrated by Cardinal Altieri on 19 January 1850.
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Giovanni Corti was a popular bishop, and when he endorsed union with Italy this helped to win supporters to the cause in Mantua.
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Giovanni Corti resisted, but eventually was ordered to obey by Pope Pius IX, and reluctantly complied.
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In 1853 Giovanni Corti offered his resignation to the Pope, but was rejected.
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In 1856 Giovanni Corti asked the Emperor Franz Joseph to repair the sacrilege to the extent possible.
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Giovanni Corti now had to show great prudence in leading the diocese, which was divided between Italy and Austria.
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In 1863 Giovanni Corti wrote to the Pope, expressing all his bitterness for the opposition he faced because of his defense of the Pope's temporal powers.
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However, Giovanni Corti sang a Te Deum for the unification of Italy, and said he hoped the Pope would voluntarily give up his temporal power.