Rubén Salazar Gómez
Colombian cardinal and religious leader
Born
September 22nd, 1942
83 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Colombia
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Served as the Archbishop of Bogotá and was elevated to cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012. Contributed to the Catholic Church's presence in Colombia and participated in various significant church events. Played a pivotal role in addressing social issues and promoting peace within the country. Engaged in dialogue between religious groups and advocated for the rights of marginalized communities.
Served as Archbishop of Bogotá
Elevated to cardinal in 2012
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