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'''Luis José Rueda Aparicio''', born on {{Birth date and age|1962|3|3|df=y}}, is a Colombian [[prelate]] of the [[Catholic Church]], serving as the [[Archbishop of Bogotá]] and Primate of Colombia since 2020 and elevated to [[cardinal]] by [[Pope Francis]] in 2023.<ref name="cathierarchy">{{cite web |last=Cheney |first=David M. |title=Luis José Cardinal Rueda Aparicio |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/brueap.html |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Born in San Gil, [[Colombia]], he was ordained a [[priest]] in 1989 for the [[Diocese of Socorro y San Gil]], served as [[Bishop of Montelíbano]] from 2012 to 2018, and as [[Archbishop of Popayán]] from 2018 to 2020.<ref name="vaticanpress">{{cite web |title= | '''Luis José Rueda Aparicio''', born on {{Birth date and age|1962|3|3|df=y}}, is a Colombian [[prelate]] of the [[Catholic Church]], serving as the [[Archbishop of Bogotá]] and Primate of Colombia since 2020 and elevated to [[cardinal]] by [[Pope Francis]] in 2023.<ref name="cathierarchy">{{cite web |last=Cheney |first=David M. |title=Luis José Cardinal Rueda Aparicio |url=https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/brueap.html |website=Catholic-Hierarchy.org |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Born in San Gil, [[Colombia]], he was ordained a [[priest]] in 1989 for the [[Diocese of Socorro y San Gil]], served as [[Bishop of Montelíbano]] from 2012 to 2018, and as [[Archbishop of Popayán]] from 2018 to 2020.<ref name="vaticanpress">{{cite web |title=Resignations and Appointments, 09.07.2023 |url=https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/07/09/230709a.html |website=Vatican Press Office |date=9 July 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Known for his commitment to peace, social justice, and ecological conversion, Rueda has supported Colombia’s 2016 peace agreement with FARC and advocated for marginalized communities.<ref name="cwr">{{cite web |last=Mazurczak |first=Filip |title=Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio: Colombia’s Peace Advocate |url=https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/09/30/meet-the-new-cardinals-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio/ |website=Catholic World Report |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> His leadership as president of the Colombian Episcopal Conference (2021–2024) and election to the Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops in 2024 highlight his global influence.<ref name="cec">{{cite web |title=Cardenal Luis José Rueda Aparicio, nuevo miembro del Consejo Ordinario del Sínodo |url=https://www.cec.org.co/noticias/cardenal-luis-jos%C3%A9-rueda-aparicio-nuevo-miembro-del-consejo-ordinario-del-s%C3%ADnodo |website=Conferencia Episcopal de Colombia |date=19 October 2024 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
Rueda’s tenure has emphasized fraternity, designating 2020 as Bogotá’s “Year of Fraternity” to promote solidarity, and he has been a vocal supporter of anti-narcotrafficking measures and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns.<ref name="collegecardinals">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio |url=https:// | Rueda’s tenure has emphasized fraternity, designating 2020 as Bogotá’s “Year of Fraternity” to promote solidarity, and he has been a vocal supporter of anti-narcotrafficking measures and COVID-19 vaccination campaigns.<ref name="collegecardinals">{{cite web |title=Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255641/cardinal-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio |website=Catholic News Agency |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> His eligibility for the 2025 [[papal conclave]], where he will vote as Colombia’s only elector among three cardinals, positions him as a significant voice for Latin America, though he has publicly dismissed speculation about his own papal candidacy.<ref name="eltiempoconclave">{{cite web |last=González |first=Juan |title=Cardenal Luis José Rueda, el único colombiano habilitado para elegir Papa |url=https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/bogota/cardenal-luis-jose-rueda-el-unico-colombiano-habilitado-para-elegir-papa-863092 |website=El Tiempo |date=26 April 2025 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Controversies, including journalistic allegations that he failed to report clergy sexual abuse cases to civil authorities, have sparked debate, though these claims lack primary corroboration and are under review by the Colombian Episcopal Conference.<ref name="semanaabuse">{{cite web |last=Barrientos |first=María |title=Denuncias por encubrimiento de abusos sexuales contra el cardenal Luis José Rueda |url=https://www.semana.com/nacion/articulo/denuncias-por-encubrimiento-de-abusos-sexuales-contra-el-cardenal-luis-jose-rueda/202342/ |website=Semana |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Despite challenges, Rueda remains committed to fostering peace and dialogue in Colombia’s complex social landscape.<ref name="vaticannews">{{cite web |title=Colombia: Cardenal Rueda habla sobre la importancia de la fraternidad |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/es/iglesia/news/2023-09/colombia-cardenal-rueda-fraternidad.html |website=Vatican News |date=28 September 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Birth and early life=== | ===Birth and early life=== | ||
Luis José Rueda Aparicio was born on 3 March 1962 in San Gil, Santander, Colombia, the tenth of eleven siblings in a Catholic family led by Luis Emilio Rueda Joya and Socorro Aparicio Mejía.<ref name="cecbiography">{{cite web |title=Monseñor Luis José Rueda Aparicio |url=https://www.cec.org.co/monse%C3%B1or-luis-jos%C3%A9-rueda-aparicio |website=Conferencia Episcopal de Colombia |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Raised in a rural, working-class environment, he worked in construction with his father, sold newspapers for SEPAS, hosted sports programs on Emisora Armonías, and managed a laboratory at Hércules S.A. cement factory.<ref name="radionacional">{{cite web |title=Esta es la historia del carpintero de San Gil |url=https://www.radionacional.co/historias/cardenal-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio |website=Radio Nacional de Colombia |date=12 October 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> His early experiences, including carpentry and brief military service, shaped his pastoral focus on social justice.<ref name="elcolombiano">{{cite web |title=¿El próximo papa podría ser colombiano? |url=https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/el-proximo-papa-podria-ser-colombiano-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio |website=El Colombiano |date=25 February 2025 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | Luis José Rueda Aparicio was born on 3 March 1962 in San Gil, Santander, Colombia, the tenth of eleven siblings in a Catholic family led by Luis Emilio Rueda Joya and Socorro Aparicio Mejía.<ref name="cecbiography">{{cite web |title=Monseñor Luis José Rueda Aparicio |url=https://www.cec.org.co/monse%C3%B1or-luis-jos%C3%A9-rueda-aparicio |website=Conferencia Episcopal de Colombia |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> Raised in a rural, working-class environment, he worked in construction with his father, sold newspapers for SEPAS, hosted sports programs on Emisora Armonías, and managed a laboratory at Hércules S.A. cement factory.<ref name="radionacional">{{cite web |last=Gómez |first=Laura |title=Esta es la historia del carpintero de San Gil que llegó a cardenal |url=https://www.radionacional.co/cultura/historias/cardenal-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio |website=Radio Nacional de Colombia |date=12 October 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> His early experiences, including carpentry and brief military service, shaped his pastoral focus on social justice.<ref name="elcolombiano">{{cite web |last=Rodríguez |first=Carlos |title=¿El próximo papa podría ser colombiano? |url=https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/el-proximo-papa-podria-ser-colombiano-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio-2025 |website=El Colombiano |date=25 February 2025 |access-date=1 May 2025}}</ref> | ||
Educated at local schools in San Gil, Rueda earned a Bachillerato Técnico in metalwork from Colegio Nacional San José de Guanentá (1975–1980).<ref name="cecbiography"/> His family’s deep Catholic faith and weekly Mass attendance influenced his vocational discernment, leading him to enter the seminary in 1983.<ref name="radionacional"/> | Educated at local schools in San Gil, Rueda earned a Bachillerato Técnico in metalwork from Colegio Nacional San José de Guanentá (1975–1980).<ref name="cecbiography"/> His family’s deep Catholic faith and weekly Mass attendance influenced his vocational discernment, leading him to enter the seminary in 1983.<ref name="radionacional"/> | ||
===Education=== | ===Education=== | ||
Rueda began philosophical studies at the San Carlos Conciliar Seminary in San Gil (1983–1986) and theological studies at the Archdiocesan Seminary of Bucaramanga (1986–1989).<ref name="vaticanpress"/> He was ordained a deacon on 23 November 1988 and a priest on 23 November 1989.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He earned a licentiate in moral theology from the [[Alphonsian Academy]] in Rome, enhancing his focus on social and ethical issues.<ref name="cecbiography"/> | Rueda began philosophical studies at the San Carlos Conciliar Seminary in San Gil (1983–1986) and theological studies at the Archdiocesan Seminary of Bucaramanga (1986–1989).<ref name="vaticanpress"/> He was ordained a deacon on 23 November 1988 and a priest on 23 November 1989.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He earned a licentiate in moral theology from the [[Alphonsian Academy]] in Rome, enhancing his focus on social and ethical issues.<ref name="cecbiography"/> | ||
His academic roles included serving as rector of the San Pío X Diocesan Seminary (1997–2003) and teaching at the Catholic University of the East, grounding his ministry in both scholarship and pastoral care.<ref name="cwr"/> His education shaped his advocacy for peace and ecological conversion, aligning with Pope Francis’ teachings.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> | His academic roles included serving as rector of the San Pío X Diocesan Seminary (1997–2003) and teaching at the Catholic University of the East, grounding his ministry in both scholarship and pastoral care.<ref name="cwr"/> His education shaped his advocacy for peace and ecological conversion, aligning with Pope Francis’ teachings.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> | ||
===Priesthood=== | ===Priesthood=== | ||
Ordained a priest for the [[Diocese of Socorro y San Gil]] on 23 November 1989 by [[Bishop Jorge Leonardo Gómez Serna]], Rueda served as parish priest in Albania (1990–1992), Curití (1992–1993), Pinchote (1993–1994), Mogotes (1994–1997), and Barichara (2003–2004).<ref name="cecbiography"/> He held administrative roles, including vicar for pastoral care and vicar episcopal of San Gil (2004–2012), subdirector of SEPAS, and rector of IDEAR.<ref name="cecbiography"/> | Ordained a priest for the [[Diocese of Socorro y San Gil]] on 23 November 1989 by [[Bishop Jorge Leonardo Gómez Serna]], Rueda served as parish priest in Albania (1990–1992), Curití (1992–1993), Pinchote (1993–1994), Mogotes (1994–1997), and Barichara (2003–2004).<ref name="cecbiography"/> He held administrative roles, including vicar for pastoral care and vicar episcopal of San Gil (2004–2012), subdirector of SEPAS, and rector of IDEAR.<ref name="cecbiography"/> | ||
Rueda’s priesthood focused on community engagement, particularly in regions affected by poverty and violence.<ref name="cwr"/> His support for the 2016 FARC peace agreement began during this period, reflecting his commitment to reconciliation.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> Allegations of failing to report abuse cases emerged later, but these remain unverified by primary sources.<ref name=" | Rueda’s priesthood focused on community engagement, particularly in regions affected by poverty and violence.<ref name="cwr"/> His support for the 2016 FARC peace agreement began during this period, reflecting his commitment to reconciliation.<ref name="collegecardinals"/> Allegations of failing to report abuse cases emerged later, but these remain unverified by primary sources and are under review.<ref name="semanaabuse"/> | ||
===Bishop=== | ===Bishop=== | ||
Appointed [[Bishop of Montelíbano]] on 2 February 2012 by [[Pope Benedict XVI]], Rueda was consecrated on 14 April 2012 by [[Archbishop Aldo Cavalli]], with Archbishops Ismael Rueda Sierra and Carlos Germán Mesa Ruiz as co-consecrators.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He served as president of the Episcopal Commission for Social and Charitable Pastoral Care (2017).<ref name="cecbiography"/> Named [[Archbishop of Popayán]] on 19 May 2018, he took possession on 7 July 2018, receiving the pallium from Pope Francis on 29 June 2018.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | Appointed [[Bishop of Montelíbano]] on 2 February 2012 by [[Pope Benedict XVI]], Rueda was consecrated on 14 April 2012 by [[Archbishop Aldo Cavalli]], with Archbishops Ismael Rueda Sierra and Carlos Germán Mesa Ruiz as co-consecrators.<ref name="cathierarchy"/> He served as president of the Episcopal Commission for Social and Charitable Pastoral Care (2017).<ref name="cecbiography"/> Named [[Archbishop of Popayán]] on 19 May 2018, he took possession on 7 July 2018, receiving the pallium from Pope Francis on 29 June 2018.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | ||
Appointed [[Archbishop of Bogotá]] on 25 April 2020, Rueda was installed on 11 June 2020, also serving as apostolic administrator of [[Diocese of Soacha]] (2021–2022).<ref name="cathierarchy"/> Elevated to cardinal-priest of [[San Luca a Via Prenestina]] on 30 September 2023, he was elected to the Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops in 2024.<ref name="cec"/> His leadership in Bogotá has prioritized peace, migration, and anti-narcotrafficking efforts, though allegations of inaction on abuse cases have drawn scrutiny, particularly from journalistic investigations.<ref name=" | Appointed [[Archbishop of Bogotá]] on 25 April 2020, Rueda was installed on 11 June 2020, also serving as apostolic administrator of [[Diocese of Soacha]] (2021–2022).<ref name="cathierarchy"/> Elevated to cardinal-priest of [[San Luca a Via Prenestina]] on 30 September 2023, he was elected to the Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops in 2024.<ref name="cec"/> His leadership in Bogotá has prioritized peace, migration, and anti-narcotrafficking efforts, though allegations of inaction on abuse cases have drawn scrutiny, particularly from journalistic investigations.<ref name="semanaabuse"/> | ||
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* Elevated to [[cardinal]] by [[Pope Francis]] in 2023.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | * Elevated to [[cardinal]] by [[Pope Francis]] in 2023.<ref name="vaticanpress"/> | ||
* Elected to the Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops in 2024.<ref name="cec"/> | * Elected to the Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops in 2024.<ref name="cec"/> | ||
* Confirmed as eligible for the 2025 [[papal conclave]].<ref name=" | * Confirmed as eligible for the 2025 [[papal conclave]].<ref name="eltiempoconclave"/> | ||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
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===Written about the bishop=== | ===Written about the bishop=== | ||
* {{cite web |last=Mazurczak |first=Filip |title=Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio: Colombia’s Peace Advocate |url=https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/09/30/meet-the-new-cardinals-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio/ |website=Catholic World Report |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | * {{cite web |last=Mazurczak |first=Filip |title=Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio: Colombia’s Peace Advocate |url=https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2023/09/30/meet-the-new-cardinals-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio/ |website=Catholic World Report |date=30 September 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | ||
* {{cite web |title=Esta es la historia del carpintero de San Gil |url=https://www.radionacional.co/historias/cardenal-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio |website=Radio Nacional de Colombia |date=12 October 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | * {{cite web |last=Gómez |first=Laura |title=Esta es la historia del carpintero de San Gil que llegó a cardenal |url=https://www.radionacional.co/cultura/historias/cardenal-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio |website=Radio Nacional de Colombia |date=12 October 2023 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | ||
* {{cite web |title=¿El próximo papa podría ser colombiano? |url=https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/el-proximo-papa-podria-ser-colombiano-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio |website=El Colombiano |date=25 February 2025 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | * {{cite web |last=Rodríguez |first=Carlos |title=¿El próximo papa podría ser colombiano? |url=https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/el-proximo-papa-podria-ser-colombiano-luis-jose-rueda-aparicio-2025 |website=El Colombiano |date=25 February 2025 |access-date=1 May 2025}} | ||
===Written by the bishop=== | ===Written by the bishop=== | ||
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* [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/brueap.html Luis José Cardinal Rueda Aparicio] at Catholic-Hierarchy.org | * [https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/brueap.html Luis José Cardinal Rueda Aparicio] at Catholic-Hierarchy.org | ||
* [https://www.cec.org.co/monse%C3%B1or-luis-jos%C3%A9-rueda-aparicio Monseñor Luis José Rueda Aparicio] at Conferencia Episcopal de Colombia | * [https://www.cec.org.co/monse%C3%B1or-luis-jos%C3%A9-rueda-aparicio Monseñor Luis José Rueda Aparicio] at Conferencia Episcopal de Colombia | ||
* [https://www.vaticannews.va/es/iglesia/news/2023-09/ | * [https://www.vaticannews.va/es/iglesia/news/2023-09/colombia-cardenal-rueda-fraternidad.html Colombia: Cardenal Rueda habla sobre la importancia de la fraternidad] at Vatican News | ||
* [https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/07/09/230709a.html Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio] at Vatican Press | * [https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2023/07/09/230709a.html Cardinal Luis José Rueda Aparicio] at Vatican Press | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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