Humberto Sousa Medeiros
Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
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United States
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Born in 1915, a Portuguese-American cardinal served in the Roman Catholic Church. Ordained as a priest in 1944, he later became the first Portuguese cardinal in the United States. Appointed as the Archbishop of Boston in 1970, he held this position until retirement in 1983. Throughout the tenure, he focused on the spiritual and administrative needs of the archdiocese. Additionally, he participated in numerous Vatican councils and was involved in various ecumenical efforts.
Served as Archbishop of Boston from 1970 to 1983
Participated in Vatican II
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