Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu

religious leader

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cardinal Ambongo, aged 65, is the Archbishop of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo and a leading candidate to potentially become the first African pope. Appointed by Pope Francis, he is known for his strong advocacy for the Catholic Church amidst challenges of persecution and violence in his country. A cultural conservative, Ambongo opposes same-sex marriage but has expressed a desire for religious plurality, indicating a nuanced approach to interfaith relationships.

Born on Nov 07, 1958 (66 years old)

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United Kingdom: Cardinal Ambongo is viewed as a fierce advocate for the Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 6

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BBC: Conclave author Robert Harris says papal selection is like Traitors TV show

United Kingdom: Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu is a leading candidate for the papacy from the DRC. 6

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BBC: Tundu Lissu - the fiery Tanzanian political survivor pushing for reforms

United Kingdom: Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of DR Congo has become a prominent voice in global Catholicism within the last two years. 6

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BBC: Africa is important to Trump, US envoy tells BBC

United Kingdom: Cardinal Ambongo is a leading candidate, hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). 5

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