João Braz de Aviz

Brazilian Cardinal of the Catholic Church

João Braz de Aviz - Brazilian Cardinal of the Catholic Church
Born

April 24th, 1947
77 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Brazil

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Born in 1947, one served as a cardinal in the Catholic Church and held significant leadership positions within the church. Ordained as a priest in 1972, one was appointed Bishop of Ponta Grossa in 2004, later becoming Archbishop of Brasília in 2010. In 2011, one was elevated to cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI. As a cardinal, one contributed to various congregations and councils, focusing on issues of ecclesiastical governance and the life of the church worldwide. In 2012, one became the Prefect of the Congregation for Religious Life, a key role involving the oversight of religious orders and communities.

Served as Cardinal and Archbishop

Prefect of the Congregation for Religious Life

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