Edward Egan
Edward Egan was an influential American Roman Catholic cardinal who served as the Archbishop of New York from 2000 to 2009. Known for his commitment to social justice and interfaith dialogue, Egan played a significant role in the church's response to the September 11 attacks, leading efforts to provide support to victims and their families. His tenure was marked by both pastoral care and administrative challenges, including managing the church's finances and addressing the clergy abuse crisis.
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Edward Egan was the Archbishop of New York who had to return to the USA after the September 11 attacks, leading to the appointment of Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Il cardinale Semeraro: «Papa Francesco non temeva la morte, a farmelo conoscere fu l'attacco alle Torri Gemelle. Leone XIV? Lo incontro da anni»
Italy· 2025-09-09
Edward Egan was the cardinal of New York who had to remain in the USA during a significant synod, allowing Jorge Bergoglio to take a leading role.
Como Jorge se tornou Papa Francisco? A decisão de ser padre e sua jornada de simplicidade nas ruas de Buenos Aires
Brazil· 2025-04-22
Edward Egan was the main rapporteur who could not complete his mission due to the September 11 attacks.
Mort du pape François, un personnage polémique en Argentine
France· 2025-04-21
