Franjo Šeper

Croatian cardinal and church leader

Franjo Šeper - Croatian cardinal and church leader
Born

October 2nd, 1905
120 years ago

Died

1981
44 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Croatia

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Born in 1905, an influential figure in the Catholic Church, leading the archdiocese of Zagreb from 1960 to 1980. Served as a cardinal and was appointed Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in 1971. Contributed to the church's positions during the Second Vatican Council and promoted Catholic doctrine. Focused on issues of moral theology and church governance.

Led the archdiocese of Zagreb

Served as Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

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