Dom Raymundo Damasceno
Dom Raymundo Damasceno, an influential Brazilian cardinal, has served as the archbishop of Aparecida and has been a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in Brazil. He is known for his deep commitment to social justice and pastoral care, advocating for the poor and marginalized. As a cardinal, he participated in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis, marking a significant moment in the Church's history. Although he will not vote in the upcoming conclave due to age, he continues to be a respected voice among the cardinals.
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Recent news mentions
Dom Raymundo Damasceno has been answering questions from younger cardinals during the conclave preparations.
Às vésperas de conclave de sucessão de Francisco, cardeais eleitores sabem pouco uns sobre os outros
Brazil· 2025-05-05
Dom Raymundo Damasceno is an emeritus cardinal who will not vote in the conclave.
‘Desejo um conclave rápido, o povo quer ver o novo Papa’, diz arcebispo do Rio que participará da eleição no VaticanoBrazil· 2025-05-04
