He was noted for sustaining strong bilateral relations between Italy and its Jewish community throughout his tenure. He posthumously bestowed the Righteous Among the Nations on Martino Michelone, a priest in Moransengo who sheltered a Jewish family during World War II, in May 2011.
He was recognized for fostering strong ties between Italy and its Jewish community throughout his time in office, and he posthumously honored Martino Michelone, a priest from Moransengo who sheltered a Jewish family during World War II, with the Righteous Among the Nations award in May 2011.