Eduardo Martínez Somalo
Spanish cardinal and church official
Spanish cardinal and church official
2021
4 years ago — 94 years old
Leaders & Politicians
Spain
Ordained as a priest in 1953, served in various roles within the Catholic Church, including positions in the Vatican. Appointed as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in 1998, overseeing the procedures for canonization. Participated in several papal conclaves, contributing to the selection of popes.
Served as Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints
Participated in multiple papal conclaves
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