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Cardinal Leonardo Ulrich Steiner, O.F.M., born {{Birth date and age|1950|11|6}}, is a Brazilian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of Manaus since 2020 and the first cardinal from the Amazon region, elevated by Pope Francis in 2022.<ref name="web0">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_Ulrich_Steiner |title=Leonardo Ulrich Steiner |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2022-05-30 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> A Franciscan since 1976, Steiner is renowned for his advocacy for indigenous rights, environmental protection, and social justice, notably criticizing Brazil’s deforestation policies and supporting civil unions for same-sex couples in 2014, aligning with Francis’ inclusive vision.<ref name="web8">{{cite web |url=https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/cardinals/cardinal-leonardo-ulrich-steiner/ |title=Cardinal Leonardo Ulrich Steiner |publisher=The College of Cardinals Report |date=2024-11-23 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> His episcopal motto, “Verbum Caro Factum Est” (The Word Became Flesh, John 1:14), reflects his incarnational spirituality, evident in his 2020 COVID-19 relief efforts in Manaus and his 2023 leadership of the Conselho Indigenista Missionário (CIMI).<ref name="web14">{{cite web |url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_Ulrich_Steiner |title=Leonardo Ulrich Steiner |publisher=Wikipedia (French) |date=2022-06-08 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref><ref name="web10">{{cite web |url=https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_Ulrich_Steiner |title=Leonardo Ulrich Steiner |publisher=Wikipedia (Portuguese) |date=2022-05-30 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> At 74, Steiner is one of 21 Latin American cardinal-electors in the 2025 papal conclave, starting May 7, where he concelebrated Francis’ funeral Mass and voted to elect the 267th pope, emphasizing synodality and Amazonian Church models.<ref name="web11">{{cite web |url=https://revistacenarium.com.br/find-out-who-the-amazonian-cardinal-tipped-to-succeed-pope-francis-is/ |title=Find out who the Amazonian cardinal tipped to succeed Pope Francis is |publisher=Revista Cenarium |date=2025-04-22 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref><ref name="post6">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/AzVVxlq763 |title=Post by @riosdenoticias |publisher=X |date=2025-04-25 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> | Cardinal Leonardo Ulrich Steiner, O.F.M., born {{Birth date and age|1950|11|6}}, is a Brazilian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Archbishop of Manaus since 2020 and the first cardinal from the Amazon region, elevated by Pope Francis in 2022.<ref name="web0">{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_Ulrich_Steiner |title=Leonardo Ulrich Steiner |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2022-05-30 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> A Franciscan since 1976, Steiner is renowned for his advocacy for indigenous rights, environmental protection, and social justice, notably criticizing Brazil’s deforestation policies and supporting civil unions for same-sex couples in 2014, aligning with Francis’ inclusive vision.<ref name="web8">{{cite web |url=https://collegeofcardinalsreport.com/cardinals/cardinal-leonardo-ulrich-steiner/ |title=Cardinal Leonardo Ulrich Steiner |publisher=The College of Cardinals Report |date=2024-11-23 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> His episcopal motto, “Verbum Caro Factum Est” (The Word Became Flesh, John 1:14), reflects his incarnational spirituality, evident in his 2020 COVID-19 relief efforts in Manaus and his 2023 leadership of the Conselho Indigenista Missionário (CIMI).<ref name="web14">{{cite web |url=https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_Ulrich_Steiner |title=Leonardo Ulrich Steiner |publisher=Wikipedia (French) |date=2022-06-08 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref><ref name="web10">{{cite web |url=https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonardo_Ulrich_Steiner |title=Leonardo Ulrich Steiner |publisher=Wikipedia (Portuguese) |date=2022-05-30 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> At 74, Steiner is one of 21 Latin American cardinal-electors in the 2025 papal conclave, starting May 7, where he concelebrated Francis’ funeral Mass and voted to elect the 267th pope, emphasizing synodality and Amazonian Church models.<ref name="web11">{{cite web |url=https://revistacenarium.com.br/find-out-who-the-amazonian-cardinal-tipped-to-succeed-pope-francis-is/ |title=Find out who the Amazonian cardinal tipped to succeed Pope Francis is |publisher=Revista Cenarium |date=2025-04-22 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref><ref name="post6">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/AzVVxlq763 |title=Post by @riosdenoticias |publisher=X |date=2025-04-25 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> | ||
A cousin of Cardinal Paulo Evaristo Arns, Steiner served as Bishop of São Félix (2005–2011), Auxiliary Bishop of Brasília (2011–2019), and Secretary General of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB, 2011–2019), shaping the 2019 Amazon Synod’s preparatory work.<ref name="web19">{{cite web |url=https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2022/05/brazilian-archbishop-leonardo-ulrich-steiner-of-manaus |title=Brazilian Archbishop Leonardo Ulrich Steiner of Manaus |publisher=Crux |date=2022-05-30 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> His 2024 Synod on Synodality remarks highlighted the Amazon’s lay-led communities as a synodal model, advocating for women’s leadership and local ministries.<ref name="web16">{{cite web |url=https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/10/19/synod-cardinal-brazil-amazon-everyone-votes-except-bishop-246296 |title=Synod cardinal from Brazil: In the Amazon ‘everyone votes, except the bishop’ |publisher=America Magazine |date=2023-10-19 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> In April 2025, Steiner joined 133 cardinals in Rome for pre-conclave meetings, where his progressive stances on married clergy and indigenous inculturation drew attention, though his regional focus and polarizing views temper papabile speculation despite media mentions.<ref name="web11"/><ref name="post7">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/rj6Rd94W8T |title=Post by @Siete24M |publisher=X |date=2025-04-30 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> His roles as president of the Special Episcopal Commission for the Amazon and vice president of the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon Region (CEAMA) underscore his global influence.<ref name="web19"/> | A cousin of Cardinal [[Paulo Evaristo Arns]], Steiner served as Bishop of São Félix (2005–2011), Auxiliary Bishop of Brasília (2011–2019), and Secretary General of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB, 2011–2019), shaping the 2019 Amazon Synod’s preparatory work.<ref name="web19">{{cite web |url=https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2022/05/brazilian-archbishop-leonardo-ulrich-steiner-of-manaus |title=Brazilian Archbishop Leonardo Ulrich Steiner of Manaus |publisher=Crux |date=2022-05-30 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> His 2024 Synod on Synodality remarks highlighted the Amazon’s lay-led communities as a synodal model, advocating for women’s leadership and local ministries.<ref name="web16">{{cite web |url=https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/10/19/synod-cardinal-brazil-amazon-everyone-votes-except-bishop-246296 |title=Synod cardinal from Brazil: In the Amazon ‘everyone votes, except the bishop’ |publisher=America Magazine |date=2023-10-19 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> In April 2025, Steiner joined 133 cardinals in Rome for pre-conclave meetings, where his progressive stances on married clergy and indigenous inculturation drew attention, though his regional focus and polarizing views temper papabile speculation despite media mentions.<ref name="web11"/><ref name="post7">{{cite web |url=https://t.co/rj6Rd94W8T |title=Post by @Siete24M |publisher=X |date=2025-04-30 |access-date=2025-04-30}}</ref> His roles as president of the Special Episcopal Commission for the Amazon and vice president of the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon Region (CEAMA) underscore his global influence.<ref name="web19"/> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||