Vincent Nichols

Cardinal and Archbishop of Westminster

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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