Hummes
Hummes, a Brazilian cardinal and prominent figure in the Catholic Church, was mentioned in the news due to his close association with Pope Francis, particularly during Francis's election when he suggested that the Pope should take the name of Saint Francis of Assisi.
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Argentina:
Cardinal Hummes reassured Pope Francis during the conclave, telling him not to worry and reminding him of the poor.
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Venezuela:
Cardinal Hummes encouraged Pope Francisco to remember the poor after his election.
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Italy:
Hummes was the franciscan who advised Jorge Mario Bergoglio to choose the name Francesco.
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