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-Cardinal Francis Arinze, born {{Birth date and age|1932|11|1}}, is a Nigerian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, celebrated as one of Africa’s most influential cardinals. Ordained a priest in 1958 and consecrated a bishop in 1965 for the Archdiocese of Onitsha, he was elevated to cardinal in 1985 by Pope John Paul II, later serving as Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (2002–2008). Known for his conservative theology and advocacy for interreligious dialogue, particularly with Islam, Arinze’s career has elevated African Catholicism’s global presence, though his retirement in 2008 and age (92 in 2025) render him ineligible to vote in the 2025 papal conclave following Pope Francis’ death on April 21, 2025.
+Cardinal Francis Arinze, born {{Birth date and age|1932|11|1}}, is a Nigerian prelate celebrated as one of Africa’s most influential cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church. Ordained a priest in 1958 and consecrated a bishop in 1965 for the Archdiocese of Onitsha, he was elevated to cardinal in 1985 by Pope John Paul II, serving as President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (1984–2002) and Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (2002–2008). Known for his conservative theology and advocacy for interreligious dialogue, particularly with Islam, Arinze advanced African Catholicism’s global presence while reinforcing doctrinal fidelity. His motto, "Regnum Christi floreat" ("May the Kingdom of Christ flourish"), reflects his evangelistic zeal.
-Arinze’s tenure as President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (1984–2002) addressed religious tensions in Nigeria and beyond, while his curial leadership reinforced doctrinal fidelity. His motto, "Regnum Christi floreat" ("May the Kingdom of Christ flourish"), reflects his evangelistic zeal. Once a potential papal candidate, Arinze’s conservative stances on liturgy and theology sparked debate, but his legacy endures through his writings and African Church contributions. As an emeritus cardinal, he remains a respected elder statesman, though his role in the upcoming conclave is limited to symbolic influence.
+Arinze’s career spans pastoral leadership as Archbishop of Onitsha (1967–1984) and high-profile curial roles in Rome, where his efforts in Catholic-Muslim dialogue addressed religious tensions in Nigeria and beyond. Once considered a potential papal candidate, his opposition to liturgical inculturation and progressive reforms sparked debate among theologians. Retired since 2008, Arinze’s legacy endures through his writings and contributions to African Church representation, though his age (92 in 2025) renders him ineligible to vote in the 2025 papal conclave following Pope Francis’ death on April 21, 2025. As an emeritus cardinal, he remains a respected elder statesman with symbolic influence.
 ==Biography==
-Francis Arinze, born November 1, 1932, is a Nigerian cardinal who has significantly influenced the global Catholic Church as one of Africa’s most prominent prelates. Elevated to cardinal in 1985 by Pope John Paul II, he served as President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (1984–2002) and Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (2002–2008). His conservative theology and commitment to African Catholicism made him a leading voice in the Church, though his retirement in 2008 has shifted his role to emeritus status. At 92, Arinze remains a respected figure as the Church navigates the post-Francis era.
-Arinze’s career spans pastoral leadership in Nigeria, where he was Archbishop of Onitsha (1967–1984), and high-profile curial roles in Rome. His efforts in interreligious dialogue, particularly with Muslims, addressed religious tensions in Nigeria and beyond. However, his strict adherence to liturgical norms and opposition to progressive reforms sparked debate among theologians. Arinze’s legacy includes advancing African representation in the Vatican, though his age excludes him from conclave participation following Pope Francis’ death on April 21, 2025.
 ===Birth and early life===