László Paskai
Hungarian cardinal and church leader
Born
1927
98 years ago
Died
August 17th, 2015
9 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Hungary
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Served as a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, holding significant positions within the Hungarian ecclesiastical hierarchy. Paskai attended several synods and played a vital role in church administration and reforms. His tenure included efforts to modernize church practices and strengthen community ties during a time of significant change in Hungary following the end of communism. He also represented the Hungarian bishops at various international events, fostering dialogue and collaboration within the global church.
Served as the Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest
Participated in the papal conclave that elected Pope John Paul II
Contributed to the ecumenical movement in Hungary
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