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Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, ISPX, born {{Birth date and age|1957|7|27}}, is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada since 2011, and elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis in 2014. Ordained a priest in 1988 for the Secular Institute Pius X and consecrated a bishop in 2001, he served as an auxiliary bishop of Quebec | Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix, ISPX, born {{Birth date and age|1957|7|27}}, is a Canadian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of Quebec and Primate of Canada since 2011, and elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis in 2014. Ordained a priest in 1988 for the Secular Institute Pius X and consecrated a bishop in 2001, he served as an auxiliary bishop of Quebec from 2001 to 2009 and Bishop of Quebec from 2009 to 2011. His moderate theology, reflected in his motto "Ut Vitam Habeant" ("That They May Have Life"), emphasizes pastoral outreach, evangelization, and social engagement, aligning with Francis’ inclusive vision.<ref name="Web14">{{cite web |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/documentation/cardinals_biographies/cardinal_lacroix.html |title=Biography of Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix |publisher=Vatican Press Office |date=2025-04-24 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Post2">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/5q4m1hqbFq |title=Cardinal Lacroix on Pope Francis |publisher=KTOTV |date=2025-04-22 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> He participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Francis and, at age 67, remains eligible for the 2025 conclave following Francis’ death on April 21, 2025, as one of five Canadian electors among 135 cardinals, with the conclave set to begin May 7, 2025, in the Sistine Chapel.<ref name="Web0">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardinal_electors_in_the_2025_papal_conclave |title=Cardinal electors in the 2025 papal conclave |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2025-04-28 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Web5">{{cite web |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/conclave-elect-new-pope-start-may-7-cardinals-meet-2025-04-28/ |title=Conclave to elect new pope to start on May 7, cardinals meet |publisher=Reuters |date=2025-04-28 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Post4">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/H5LTPyNRae |title=Canada’s cardinals |publisher=TorCentre |date=2025-04-21 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> | ||
His pastoral leadership and missionary background, including a decade in Colombia with the Secular Institute Pius X, have earned him recognition as a potential papal candidate due to his pastoral focus.<ref name="Post7">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/5q4m1hqbFq |title=Papability Index ranks Lacroix |publisher=grok |date=2025-04-27 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> However, a 2024 sexual assault allegation, which he denies and led to a temporary withdrawal from duties before being reinstated by Francis, has raised concerns, likely weakening his candidacy in a conclave dominated by Francis’ progressive appointees, who constitute 108 of the 135 electors. Candidates such as Pietro Parolin and Luis Antonio Tagle are currently favored.<ref name="Web10">{{cite web |url=https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardinal_electors_in_the_2025_papal_conclave |title=Cardinal electors in the 2025 papal conclave |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2025-04-21 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Post1">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/5q4m1hqbFq |title=Lacroix as candidate |publisher=grok |date=2025-04-21 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> His education from Saint Anselm College has shaped his approachable style. As an active cardinal, his influence in the 2025 conclave rests on his vote and pastoral perspective, though the allegation and his regional focus diminish his papal prospects.<ref name="Web0" /><ref name="Post6">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/5q4m1hqbFq |title=Lacroix as moderate |publisher=grok |date=2025-04-27 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
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===Birth and early life=== | ===Birth and early life=== | ||
Gérald Cyprien Lacroix was born on July 27, 1957, in Saint-Hilaire-de-Dorset, Quebec, Canada, to a Catholic family in a rural Francophone community. Raised during Canada’s Quiet Revolution, his vocation | Gérald Cyprien Lacroix was born on July 27, 1957, in Saint-Hilaire-de-Dorset, Quebec, Canada, to a Catholic family in a rural Francophone community. Raised during Canada’s Quiet Revolution, a period of rapid secularization, his vocation emerged from a commitment to missionary work, leading him to join the Secular Institute Pius X at age 20. His family’s faith and Quebec’s cultural shifts shaped his dedication to pastoral engagement. | ||
The Second Vatican Council’s (1962–1965) | The Second Vatican Council’s (1962–1965) emphasis on evangelization influenced his moderate theological outlook. Fluent in French, English, and Spanish, his intellectual aptitude laid the foundation for his leadership roles.<ref name="CatholicHierarchy">{{cite web |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/blacroix.html |title=Gérald Cyprien Cardinal Lacroix |publisher=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |date=2025-04-24 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref><ref name="Web14" /> | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
He studied theology at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, earning a bachelor’s degree, and pursued pastoral studies at the Université Laval in Quebec. His formation through the Secular Institute Pius X focused on missionary work and community-building. | |||
His education emphasized Vatican II’s pastoral and social teachings, | His education emphasized Vatican II’s pastoral and social teachings, preparing him to address Canada’s increasingly secular society. His academic background equipped him for episcopal responsibilities.<ref name="Web14" /><ref name="Web12">{{cite web |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resource/55637/cardinal-gerald-lacroix |title=Cardinal Gérald Cyprien Lacroix |publisher=Catholic News Agency |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> | ||
===Priesthood=== | ===Priesthood=== | ||
Ordained a priest on May 8, 1988, by Archbishop Maurice Couture for the Secular Institute Pius X, | Ordained a priest on May 8, 1988, by Archbishop Maurice Couture for the Secular Institute Pius X, he served as a missionary in Colombia from 1982 to 1992, establishing community centers to support local development. He later became director general of the institute from 2001 to 2009, overseeing its global outreach efforts. | ||
His priesthood | His priesthood centered on evangelization and social engagement, addressing challenges in multicultural and secular contexts. His missionary experience contributed to his episcopal appointment.<ref name="CatholicHierarchy" /><ref name="Web14" /> | ||
===Bishop=== | ===Bishop=== | ||
Consecrated auxiliary bishop of Quebec on November 24, 2001, by Archbishop Marc Ouellet, | Consecrated auxiliary bishop of Quebec on November 24, 2001, by Archbishop Marc Ouellet, he served as Bishop of Quebec from 2009 to 2011 and has been Archbishop of Quebec since 2011. Elevated to cardinal in 2014 with the title Cardinal-Priest of San Giuseppe all’Aurelio, he participated in the 2013 conclave. | ||
His pastoral leadership has prioritized community outreach, but a 2024 sexual assault allegation, which he denies, prompted a temporary withdrawal from duties, later lifted by Francis. Eligible for the 2025 conclave at age 67, he remains one of five Canadian electors, though the allegation may impact his candidacy.<ref name="Web0" /><ref name="Post4" /><ref name="Post6" /><ref name="VaticanNews">{{cite web |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2011-02/lacroix-quebec.html |title=Cardinal Lacroix appointed Archbishop of Quebec |publisher=Vatican News |date=2011-02-22 |access-date=2025-04-28}}</ref> | |||
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