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Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, born {{Birth date and age|1943|11|18}}, is an Argentine prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Vice-Dean of the College of Cardinals since 2020, with his term extended in January 2025. Ordained a priest in 1967 for the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires, Sandri’s career spans Vatican diplomatic service in Madagascar, the United States, and Venezuela, and key curial roles, including Substitute of the Secretariat of State (1999–2007). Elevated to cardinal in 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI, he was Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches (2007–2022), bolstering Eastern Catholic communities. His role is critical as the Church prepares for a conclave following Pope Francis’ death on April 21, 2025. | '''Cardinal Leonardo Sandri''', born {{Birth date and age|1943|11|18}}, is an Argentine prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, serving as Vice-Dean of the College of Cardinals since 2020, with his term extended in January 2025. Ordained a priest in 1967 for the Archdiocese of Buenos Aires, Sandri’s career spans Vatican diplomatic service in Madagascar, the United States, and Venezuela, and key curial roles, including Substitute of the Secretariat of State (1999–2007). Elevated to cardinal in 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI, he was Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches (2007–2022), bolstering Eastern Catholic communities. His role is critical as the Church prepares for a conclave following Pope Francis’ death on April 21, 2025. | ||
Sandri’s moderate theology, shaped by his Jesuit-influenced Argentine roots and studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University, emphasizes ecumenism and Church unity, reflected in his motto, "Ille fidelis" ("He is faithful"). While praised for supporting Middle Eastern Catholics, his tenure faced scrutiny over financial management in his dicastery. At 81, Sandri’s experience and Latin American perspective position him as a potential papal contender, though his age limits his conclave voting eligibility. His diplomatic and pastoral legacy continues to influence the Church’s global mission. | Sandri’s moderate theology, shaped by his Jesuit-influenced Argentine roots and studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University, emphasizes ecumenism and Church unity, reflected in his motto, "Ille fidelis" ("He is faithful"). While praised for supporting Middle Eastern Catholics, his tenure faced scrutiny over financial management in his dicastery. At 81, Sandri’s experience and Latin American perspective position him as a potential papal contender, though his age limits his conclave voting eligibility. His diplomatic and pastoral legacy continues to influence the Church’s global mission. | ||