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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