Emmanuel Célestin Suhard
French Catholic Cardinal and theologian
Born
April 5th, 1874
150 years ago
Died
May 30th, 1949
75 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
France
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Served as a cardinal in the Catholic Church, focused on pastoral care and religious education. Held the position of Archbishop of Paris from 1940 until death in 1949. Actively participated in ecclesiastical discussions during World War II, where the Church faced challenges related to the occupation. Advocated for the Church's role in society and its mission to support the faithful amid adversity.
Served as Archbishop of Paris
Participated in Vatican II discussions
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