Vincent Nichols
Cardinal and Archbishop of Westminster

Born
November 8th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as the Archbishop of Westminster starting in 2014, significant figure in the English Catholic Church. Ordained in 1975, worked in various roles including Bishop of Bishop Auckland from 2001 to 2004 and Archbishop of Birmingham from 2000 to 2009. Engaged in interfaith dialogue, focusing on social justice and the welfare of vulnerable populations. Contributed to public discussions on topics such as morality in politics and the role of faith in modern society.
Archbishop of Westminster since 2014
Bishop of Birmingham from 2000 to 2009
Advocate for social justice and interfaith dialogue
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