Francesco Colonna (bishop)


Francesco Colonna was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Castro di Puglia.

Biography

Francesco Colonna was born in Milazzo, Italy in 1597. On 16 Jun 1642, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Castro di Puglia. On 29 Jun 1642, he was consecrated bishop by Giulio Cesare Sacchetti, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Susanna. He served as Bishop of Castro di Puglia until his death on 29 Jun 1653.