Giovanni Ferro was an Italian Catholic prelate born in 1901 in Costigliole d'Asti. A member of the Somaschi Fathers, he was ordained a priest in 1925 after earning a theology doctorate in Turin. He held significant ecclesiastical roles, serving as the Bishop of Bova and later as the Archbishop of Reggio Calabria. Throughout his career, he participated in the sessions of the Second Vatican Council and served as an Assistant at the Pontifical Throne.
Life and service
Before his episcopal appointments, Ferro served as a rector at both Gallio and Collegio Trevisio. During the Second World War, he provided protection to a Jewish man. His leadership was also marked by humanitarian efforts, as he assisted those affected by floods in 1951 and 1953. He remained active in the Church until his death in Reggio Calabria in 1992.
Veneration
Recognized as a servant of God since 2008, his life of faith led to further recognition by the Holy See. Pope Francis has declared him Venerable, acknowledging his holiness and devotion to the Church and its people.