Peter Turkson
Ghanaian cardinal and church leader
Born
October 11th, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Ghana
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Ordained as a priest in the Catholic Church, contributed significantly to the global dialogue on social justice, peace, and development. Served as Archbishop of Cape Coast and later as the President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. Elected as the first African cardinal to serve on the Vatican's Council of Cardinals, playing a crucial role in discussions on environmental issues and poverty alleviation. Participated in the drafting of the encyclical on climate change, 'Laudato si'.
Served as Archbishop of Cape Coast
Became President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
Contributed to the encyclical 'Laudato si'
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