Claudio Hummes
Claudio Hummes is a Brazilian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, known for his progressive views and advocacy for social justice. Born in 1934 in the state of São Paulo, he became a prominent figure in the Church, particularly during his tenure as the archbishop of São Paulo from 1998 to 2006. Hummes played a significant role in the election of Pope Francis, having been a mentor to Jorge Mario Bergoglio and famously encouraging him to remember the poor, which influenced the new pope's choice of name. Throughout his career, Hummes has been involved in various social issues, including the rights of indigenous peoples and land reform, reflecting his commitment to the Church's mission to serve marginalized communities.
Born on Jul 08, 1934 (90 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 8.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 98,748 | $21,000,000 | 6,265$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 27,699 | $350,000 | 191$ |
| Spain | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,369 | $1,400,000 | 760$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,137 | 24 | $6,900 | 4$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,691 | $210,000 | 117$ |
| Totals | 5 | 433,500,683 | 154,531 | $22,966,900 | 7,337$ |
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New Zealand:
Cardinal Cláudio Hummes encouraged Francis to remember the poor when he accepted the papacy.
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United States:
The cardinal next to Bergoglio, Claudio Hummes, hugged him and said, 'Don’t forget the poor.'
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Liechtenstein:
Cláudio Hummes was a Brazilian cardinal who advised Pope Francis to remember the poor.
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Colombia:
Cardinal Claúdio Hummes was present during the election of Pope Francisco and encouraged him to remember the poor.
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Spain:
Cardinal Claudio Hummes encouraged Francisco to remember the poor during his election as Pope.
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