Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne
Peruvian Cardinal and Archbishop
Ordained as a priest in 1970, served in various roles within the Catholic Church. Appointed Bishop of Ayacucho in 1995, later became the Archbishop of Lima in 2001. Elevated to Cardinal in 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI. Involved in numerous social issues, including education and poverty alleviation. Contributed to the Church's presence in Peru during challenging political climates.
Served as Archbishop of Lima
Elevated to Cardinal in 2006
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