Cahal Daly
Irish cardinal and theologian
Born
October 1st, 1917
107 years ago
Died
December 31st, 2009
15 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ireland
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An influential theologian and leader within the Catholic Church, held the position of Archbishop of Armagh from 1982 to 1996. Contributed significantly to various ecclesiastical discussions and was active during periods of societal change in Ireland. Participated in important Vatican II initiatives and focused on issues such as religious education and interfaith dialogue. Authored several works on theology and spirituality, addressing contemporary challenges faced by the Church.
Served as Archbishop of Armagh
Contributed to Vatican II discussions
Published works on theology and spirituality
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