Seán Patrick O'Malley
American Cardinal of the Catholic Church

Born
June 29th, 1944
80 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Ordained as a priest in 1970, this American cardinal served in various capacities within the Catholic Church, including as Bishop of Fall River and Archbishop of Boston. Appointed a cardinal in 2006, he participated in the papal conclave in 2013 that elected Pope Francis. His pastoral work emphasized outreach to marginalized communities and the importance of reform within the Church. He has played a significant role in addressing issues such as clergy abuse and has been an advocate for social justice.
Served as Archbishop of Boston
Participated in the 2013 papal conclave
Advocated for reform in the Catholic Church
Bishop of Fall River
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