Born in Codogno in the province of Lodi, to parents from Sicily, and baptized with the name Salvatore, Fisichella … Meer weergeven

He was appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of Rome with the titular see of Vicohabentia on 3 July 1998 and was consecrated a bishop by Cardinal Camillo Ruini on 12 September 1998.
He … Meer weergeven

On 17 June 2008, he was given the title of archbishop and named president of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
In December 2008, he wrote to the members of Luxembourg's legislature, whic… Meer weergeven

On 30 June 2010, Fisichella was appointed as the first president of the planned Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation. He was replaced as president of the Pontifical Academy for Life by … Meer weergeven

When the apostolic constitution Praedicate evangelium took effect on 5 June 2022, Fisichella assumed the position of the Pro-prefect for the Section of New Evangelization of the Dicastery for … Meer weergeven