Carlo Curis
- November 2, 1923
- September 29, 2014
- 90 years
About Carlo Curis
Carlo Curis, 90, Italian Roman Catholic prelate and diplomat, Apostolic Nuncio to Canada (1990–1999).
Explore other notable deaths in 2014 or deaths in September 2014.
The Deaths Archive presents
How well do you know Carlo Curis?
Explore their life. Test your knowledge. Beat the challenge.
10 questions · One legacy · How much do you really know?
Challenge your friends
Play together in real-time.
Advertisement
Full Biography
|Carlo Curis (2 November 1923 – 29 September 2014) was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church.
Biography
Curis was born in La Maddalena, Italy, and ordained priest on 13 July 1947.
Curis was appointed Titular Archbishop of Medeli as well as Apostolic Delegate to Sri Lanka on 14 July 1971. He was consecrated on 3 October 1971.
Curis was appointed Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to Sri Lanka (1971), to Nigeria (1978), and to Cyprus (1984) as well as Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine on 4 February 1984. He was appointed Pro-Nuncio to Canada on 28 March 1990.
He retired upon the appointment of Paolo Romeo to succeed him on 5 February 1999.
Content from Wikipedia — licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
Interactive
Test Your Knowledge – Trivia Challenge
How well do you know this person's life and legacy?
No account needed to play. Sign in to keep your score on the leaderboard.
Books & Media
Find books, audiobooks and films about Carlo Curis on Amazon.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Sources
- Wikipedia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_Curis
- CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sep 26, 2026
- View article
- View record
- September 29, 2026
- Sep 26, 2026
Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
Questions drawn from Carlo Curis's archived record and the sources above.
1.Who succeeded Carlo Curis upon his retirement in 1999?
- A.Paolo Romeocorrect
- B.Benedict XVI
- C.Francis
- D.John Paul II
Carlo Curis retired upon the appointment of Paolo Romeo to succeed him.
Source: Biography section
2.On what date did Carlo Curis retire from his position?
- A.5 February 1999correct
- B.29 September 2014
- C.28 March 1990
- D.3 October 1971
Carlo Curis retired on 5 February 1999.
Source: Biography section
3.What was the religious profession of Carlo Curis?
- A.Bishop of Italy
- B.Monk of the Order of Saint Benedict
- C.Prelate of the Catholic Churchcorrect
- D.Cardinal of the Vatican
Carlo Curis was an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church.
Source: Biography introduction
4.On what date did Carlo Curis pass away?
- A.13 July 1947
- B.29 September 2014correct
- C.2 November 1923
- D.5 February 1999
Carlo Curis died on 29 September 2014.
Source: Biography introduction
5.In which country was Carlo Curis first appointed as Apostolic Delegate in 1971?
- A.Nigeria
- B.Cyprus
- C.Sri Lankacorrect
- D.Canada
Carlo Curis was appointed Apostolic Delegate to Sri Lanka on 14 July 1971.
Source: Biography section
6.What is the primary source mentioned in the external links?
- A.The Vatican Archive
- B.Prelate Biographical Record
- C.Italian Church News
- D.Catholic-Hierarchycorrect
Catholic-Hierarchy is listed as an external link for Carlo Curis.
Source: External links section
7.On what date was Carlo Curis born?
- A.2 November 1923correct
- B.13 July 1947
- C.3 October 1971
- D.5 February 1999
Carlo Curis was born on 2 November 1923.
Source: Biography introduction
8.In which city was Carlo Curis born?
- A.La Maddalenacorrect
- B.Venice
- C.Rome
- D.Milan
Carlo Curis was born in La Maddalena, Italy.
Source: Biography section
9.On what date was Carlo Curis ordained as a priest?
- A.13 July 1947correct
- B.3 October 1971
- C.4 February 1984
- D.2 November 1923
Carlo Curis was ordained a priest on 13 July 1947.
Source: Biography section
10.What was the name of the Titular See to which Carlo Curis was appointed in 1971?
- A.Jerusalem
- B.Canada
- C.Medelicorrect
- D.Rome
Carlo Curis was appointed Titular Archbishop of Medeli on 14 July 1971.
Source: Biography section
11.On what date did the consecration of Carlo Curis take place?
- A.28 March 1990
- B.14 July 1971
- C.4 February 1984
- D.3 October 1971correct
Carlo Curis was consecrated on 3 October 1971.
Source: Biography section
12.To which country was Carlo Curis appointed as Apostolic Pro-Nuncio in 1978?
- A.Nigeriacorrect
- B.Canada
- C.Cyprus
- D.Sri Lanka
Carlo Curis was appointed Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to Nigeria in 1978.
Source: Biography section
13.In which year was Carlo Curis appointed as Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to Cyprus?
- A.1971
- B.1984correct
- C.1978
- D.1990
Carlo Curis was appointed as Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to Cyprus in 1984.
Source: Biography section
14.What position did Carlo Curis hold in Jerusalem and Palestine starting in 1984?
- A.Titular Archbishop
- B.Apostolic Pro-Nuncio
- C.Parish Priest
- D.Apostolic Delegatecorrect
Carlo Curis was appointed as Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine on 4 February 1984.
Source: Biography section
15.In what year was Carlo Curis appointed as Pro-Nuncio to Canada?
- A.1978
- B.1990correct
- C.1984
- D.1971
Carlo Curis was appointed Pro-Nuncio to Canada on 28 March 1990.
Source: Biography section
People who died on September 29
Spotted an error?
Help us keep the archive accurate. Report a correction with a source.
Report an error for Carlo Curis →Advertisement
