Eduardo Martínez Somalo

Spanish cardinal and church official

Eduardo Martínez Somalo - Leaders & Politicians born March 31st, 1927
Born
Died

2021
5 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Spain

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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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