Jaime Lucas Ortega y Alamino
Cuban cardinal and ecclesiastical leader
Born
October 18th, 1936
88 years ago
Died
July 26th, 2019
6 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Cuba
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Ordained as a priest in 1961, achieved positions of significant influence within the Catholic Church in Cuba. Served as the Archbishop of Havana from 1981 until retirement in 2016. Actively participated in dialogue with the Cuban government, advocating for religious freedoms and social issues in an increasingly complex political landscape. Instrumental in establishing a presence for the Catholic Church in contemporary Cuba, influencing both church policy and community outreach.
Served as Archbishop of Havana for 35 years
Facilitated talks between the Vatican and Cuban government
Promoted social and religious dialogue in Cuba
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