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.
Known for maintaining close relationships with both Italy and its Jewish population throughout his time in office, he bestowed the Righteous Among the Nations upon Martino Michelone, a priest from Moransengo who protected a Jewish family during World War II, posthumously in May 2011.