January 18

Born in 1457 in Milan to the noble Trivulzio family, Antonio Trivulzio was elevated to cardinal by Pope Alexander VI. He served as an influential diplomat and papal legate to European courts, navigating the complex politics of the Italian states. Trivulzio played a role in ecclesiastical councils and contributed to church administration. Known for his scholarly patronage and theological interests, he blended spiritual leadership with secular diplomacy. He died in 1508, remembered as a key figure in the Church’s Renaissance-era governance.

Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster entered the Benedictine Order in 1900 and was ordained a priest in 1906. He served as Abbot of St. Paul Outside the Walls in Rome before being appointed Archbishop of Milan in 1929. Pope Pius XI created him a cardinal in 1930, recognizing his theological scholarship and pastoral leadership. During his tenure, he guided the Church through the challenges of Fascist Italy and World War II. He promoted charitable initiatives and oversaw the reconstruction of churches damaged by wartime bombing. Schuster was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1996 for his virtuous life and dedication to faith.