ZENO, BATTISTA. - Cardinal, born in Venezia in 1439, died in Padova on 8 May 1501.
Nephew of Paolo II, he was created cardinal by him on 21 Nov. 1468, and archpriest of the Vatican Basilica. Of irreproachable moral conduct, he never exercised undue influence in the Roman Curia, nor did he amass excessive wealth. Sisto IV appointed him bishop of Vicenza (1473) and subsequently suburbicarian bishop of Albano. In the Conclave of 1492 he was considered one of the most papabile candidates and was supported by King Ferrante of Napoli. Under Alessandro VI he withdrew to his homeland. A friend of art, he oversaw the restoration and decoration of churches in Roma, Verona, and Venezia.
ZENOBIO (ZANOBI), saint - Bronze urn containing the relics of St. Z., with the scene of the resurrection of the child, brought about through the intercession of the Saint. Work by L. Ghiberti (1432–42) - Firenze, S. Maria del Fiore.