Gaudencio Rosales
Filipino Cardinal and Archbishop
Born
August 10th, 1932
93 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Philippines
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Ordained as a priest in 1958, served in various capacities within the Catholic Church in the Philippines. Appointed Bishop of Imus in 1993 and later became the Archbishop of Manila in 2003. Elevated to Cardinal in 2006, involved in several significant church initiatives and public discussions concerning social justice and community development. Retired in 2011 but continued to influence the Church's role in Philippine society.
Served as Archbishop of Manila
Elevated to Cardinal in 2006
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