Stanisław Nagy
Polish cardinal and church leader
Born
1921
104 years ago
Died
June 5th, 2013
12 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Poland
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Served as a cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. Held the position of Bishop of the Diocese of Kraków from 1978 to 1993. Participated in the Papal Conclave of 2005 that elected Pope Benedict XVI. Contributed to various ecclesiastical roles within the Church, influencing religious governance in Poland.
Bishop of the Diocese of Kraków
Participated in Papal Conclave of 2005
Ordained Cardinal in 1979
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