Andrew Yeom Soo-jung

South Korean cardinal and bishop

Andrew Yeom Soo-jung - South Korean cardinal and bishop
Born

December 5th, 1943
81 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

South Korea

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Birthday on December 5, 1943. Served as the Archbishop of Seoul from 2012 until resignation in 2021. Ordained a priest in 1970 and later became auxiliary bishop of Seoul. Elevated to cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. Participated in the conclave that elected Pope Francis in 2013. Involved in various church initiatives focusing on social justice and community outreach.

Served as the Archbishop of Seoul

Elevated to cardinal in 2012

Participated in papal conclave of 2013

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