Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio
Stored: Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio
| His Eminence Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio | |
| Bishop of Archdiocese of Lima | |
| Home diocese: | Archdiocese of Lima |
| Other diocese 1: | |
| Other diocese 2: | |
| Other diocese 3: | |
| Ordination: | 15 July 1984 by Cardinal Juan Landázuri Ricketts |
| Consecration: | 2 March 2019 by Archbishop Nicola Girasoli |
| Rank: | Cardinal |
| Created cardinal: | 7 December 2024 by Pope Francis |
| Personal details | |
| Born: | Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio 28 February 1950 Lima, Lima Province, Peru |
| Died: | |
| Nationality: | Peruvian |
| Education: | Pontifical Gregorian University |
| Motto: | "Pascua es Encuentro" (Easter is Encounter) |
| Role: | Diocesan |
| Theology: | Progressive |
| Region: | Latin America |
| Rite: | Roman Rite |
| Conclave Eligibility: | Eligible |
Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio, born on 28 February 1950, is a Peruvian prelate of the Catholic Church, serving as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Lima and Primate of Peru since 2019 and elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis in 2024.[1] Born in Lima, Lima Province, Peru, he was ordained a priest in 1984 for the Archdiocese of Lima, served as a theologian and educator, and is a prominent advocate of liberation theology, influenced by Gustavo Gutiérrez.[2] Known for his progressive theology, Castillo emphasizes social justice, synodality, and a Church for the poor, aligning with Pope Francis’ vision.[3] Elevated to cardinal-priest of Santa Maria delle Grazie a Casal Boccone in 2024, he is Peru’s sixth cardinal.[4]web:12
Castillo’s ministry includes pastoral work in Lima’s low-income parishes, teaching at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP), and critiquing political corruption, notably during Peru’s 2023 protests.[5]web:17 As Great Chancellor of PUCP since 2024, he fosters academic and pastoral synergy.[6]web:1 Eligible for the 2025 papal conclave, Castillo, at 75, is noted for his social advocacy, though papabile speculation and X posts alleging past communist affiliations lack primary confirmation and are inconclusive.[7]post:0,2,4,5 He continues to lead Lima’s Catholics, advocating for justice in a polarized Country.[8]web:15
Biography
Birth and early life
Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio was born on 28 February 1950 in Lima, Lima Province, Peru, to Augusto Castillo Huza and Angélica Mattasoglio.[1] He attended Dalton de Lince College for primary education and San Agustín College for secondary education, graduating in 1966 in Lima, a major City.[2] Raised in a Catholic family with devotion to Saints like Toribio de Mogrovejo, his early life shaped his commitment to social justice.[3]web:9
At the National University of San Marcos (1968–1973), he joined the National Union of Catholic Students, led by Gustavo Gutiérrez, a key figure in liberation theology, influencing his progressive outlook.[6]web:1 His upbringing in Lima’s urban context grounded his later pastoral work.[8]web:15
Education
Castillo earned a bachelor’s degree in social sciences (sociology) from the National University of San Marcos (1968–1973).[1] He entered the Santo Toribio de Mogrovejo Major Seminary in Lima, then studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, earning bachelor’s degrees in philosophy (1979) and theology (1983), a licentiate (1985), and a doctorate in dogmatic theology (1987) with a dissertation on Bartolomé de las Casas.[2]web:8 He was ordained a priest on 15 July 1984 by Cardinal Juan Landázuri Ricketts in the Roman Rite.[1]
His academic roles included lecturing in theology at PUCP since 1987, despite a 2013 suspension by Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne, lifted by Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi in 2016.[6]web:1 Castillo speaks Spanish, Italian, and French.[3]web:9
Priesthood
Ordained for the Archdiocese of Lima in 1984, Castillo served as parish vicar of San Francisco de Asís (1987–1990), La Encarnación (1990–1991), Virgen Medianera (2001–2010), and San Lázaro (2010–2015), and collaborated at San Francisco Solano.[2]web:8 He was assessor of the National Union of Catholic Students (1987–1998), head of university pastoral care in Lima (1990s), and assessor of the Peruvian Episcopal Conference’s Youth Commission (1990–2001).[6]web:1 Without a Religious order, he served as director of Church relations and University Council member at PUCP (2003–2006).[3]web:9
His priesthood focused on youth ministry, theological education, and serving Lima’s poor, preparing him for episcopal roles.[4]web:12 His liberation theology advocacy shaped his pastoral approach.[8]web:15
Bishop
Appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Lima on 25 January 2019 by Pope Francis, Castillo was consecrated on 2 March 2019 by Archbishop Nicola Girasoli, with Cardinals Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne and Pedro Barreto Jimeno as co-consecrators, and took possession of the archdiocese.[1]web:2 He received the pallium from Pope Francis on 29 June 2019, imposed on 6 July 2019.[6]web:1 Named Great Chancellor of PUCP in 2024, he succeeded Cardinal Barreto.[2]web:8
Elevated to cardinal-priest of Santa Maria delle Grazie a Casal Boccone on 7 December 2024, Castillo became Peru’s sixth cardinal.[4]web:12 His progressive theology, including critiques of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and political corruption, has sparked controversy, notably his 2021 homily questioning traditional views of Jesus’ death and 2024 comments on traditional Mass attendees.[3]web:9,24 X posts alleging past communist ties are unverified and lack primary evidence.[5]post:0,1
| Diocese | Role | Start Date | End Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Lima | Metropolitan Archbishop | 25 January 2019 | Present | Primate of Peru, sixth Peruvian cardinal |
Significant events
- Joined the National Union of Catholic Students at San Marcos, influenced by Gustavo Gutiérrez, in 1968.[6]web:1
- Ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Lima on 15 July 1984 by Cardinal Juan Landázuri Ricketts.[1]
- Earned doctorate in dogmatic theology from Pontifical Gregorian University in 1987.[2]web:8
- Suspended from teaching theology at PUCP by Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani Thorne in 2013, reinstated by Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi in 2016.[6]web:1
- Appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Lima on 25 January 2019 by Pope Francis.[1]
- Consecrated and installed as Metropolitan Archbishop on 2 March 2019, with Gustavo Gutiérrez representing Lima’s Church.[6]web:1
- Received pallium from Pope Francis on 29 June 2019, imposed on 6 July 2019.[6]web:1
- Criticized Sodalitium Christianae Vitae in October 2024, calling for its dissolution.[9]web:21
- Named Great Chancellor of Pontifical Catholic University of Peru in 2024.[2]web:8
- Elevated to cardinal-priest of Santa Maria delle Grazie a Casal Boccone on 7 December 2024.[4]web:12
- Submitted resignation as Metropolitan Archbishop on 28 February 2025, per canon law, pending papal decision.[10]web:20
- Confirmed as eligible for the 2025 papal conclave.[7]
Books
Written about the bishop
- Henning, Christophe (17 October 2024). "Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio". https://cardinaux.la-croix.com/cardinal/carlos-castillo-mattasoglio.
- "Cardinal Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio". 6 December 2024. https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/cardinals/carlos-gustavo-castillo-mattasoglio.
- "Pope Francis Elevates Progressive Peruvian Archbishop to Cardinal". 9 October 2024. https://www.riotimesonline.com/pope-francis-elevates-progressive-peruvian-archbishop-to-cardinal/.
Written by the bishop
- Castillo Mattasoglio, Carlos (1993). Libres para creer. La conversión según Bartolomé de las Casas en la Historia de las Indias. Lima: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. doi:10.18800/9788489390652. ISBN 978-84-89390-65-2.
- Castillo Mattasoglio, Carlos (2001). Teologia della rigenerazione. Bologna: EMI. ISBN 978-88-307-1048-1.
- Castillo Mattasoglio, Carlos (2008). La opción por los jóvenes en Aparecida. Lima: CEP-IPADEJ-IBC.
- Castillo Mattasoglio, Carlos (2009). Joven, a ti te digo ¡levántate!. Lima: Ediciones Paulinas. ISBN 978-612-45995-0-7.
- Castillo Mattasoglio, Carlos (2014). Caminando en el amor. El pastor de una Iglesia viva. Lima: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. ISBN 978-612-4140-83-9.
- Castillo Mattasoglio, Carlos; Derio Olivero, Antonio Spadaro (2024). Una Chiesa post-clericale: Autorità e Vangelo. Vatican City: LEV. ISBN 978-88-6586-139-4.
External links
- Carlos Gustavo Cardinal Castillo Mattasoglio at Catholic-Hierarchy.org
- Cardinal Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio at Vatican Press
- Archdiocese of Lima at Archdiocese of Lima
- Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Cheney, David M.. "Carlos Gustavo Cardinal Castillo Mattasoglio". https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bcastillom.html.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Cardinal Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio". 7 December 2024. https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinal_castillo.html.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Cardinal Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio". 6 December 2024. https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/cardinals/carlos-gustavo-castillo-mattasoglio.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Pope Francis Elevates Progressive Peruvian Archbishop to Cardinal". 9 October 2024. https://www.riotimesonline.com/pope-francis-elevates-progressive-peruvian-archbishop-to-cardinal/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "¿Quién es Carlos Castillo?: perfil del único cardenal peruano que participará del cónclave". 22 April 2025. https://www.infobae.com/peru/2025/04/22/quien-es-carlos-castillo-perfil-del-unico-cardenal-peruano-que-participara-del-conclave/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 "Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio". 20 April 2025. https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Castillo_Mattasoglio.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Piqué, Elisabetta (25 April 2025). "Quiénes son los cardenales que participarán del cónclave". https://www.lanacion.com.ar/el-mundo/quienes-son-los-cardenales-que-participaran-del-conclave-nid25042025/.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Henning, Christophe (17 October 2024). "Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio". https://cardinaux.la-croix.com/cardinal/carlos-castillo-mattasoglio.
- ↑ "El cardenal Castillo presenta su renuncia como arzobispo de Lima". 28 February 2025. https://infovaticana.com/2025/02/28/el-cardenal-castillo-presenta-su-renuncia-como-arzobispo-de-lima/.
- ↑ "Cardenal Carlos Castillo renunció como arzobispo de Lima". 28 February 2025. https://www.infobae.com/peru/2025/02/28/cardenal-carlos-castillo-renuncio-como-arzobispo-de-lima-el-papa-francisco-tendra-la-ultima-palabra/.