Rafael Merry Del Val
Rafael Merry del Val y de Zulueta (10 October 1865 – 26 February 1930), Servant of God, was a British-born Spanish Roman Catholic cardinal. Before becoming a cardinal, he served as secretary of the conclave that elected Saint Pius X, who is said to have accepted his election as Pope through Merry del Val's encouragement. Pius X later appointed him as the Cardinal Secretary of State. Merry del Val composed the Litany of Humility. A cause for his canonization was opened in 1953.
Read more about Rafael Merry Del Val: Early Life, Education, Archbishop and Cardinal, Austrian Veto At Papal Conclave, Cardinal Secretary of State, Works (partial List)
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