Ricardo María Carles Gordó
Spanish cardinal and ecclesiastical leader
Born
1926
100 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Spain
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Served as a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church, holding significant positions within the Church hierarchy. Participated in the conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI in 2005. Served as the Archbishop of Valencia from 1992 until retirement in 2010. Contributed to various church activities and ecclesiastical governance throughout his tenure.
Elected as cardinal in 2001
Archbishop of Valencia from 1992 to 2010
Participated in the 2005 papal conclave
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