Jorge Arturo Medina Estevez

Jorge Arturo Medina Estevez is a Chilean cardinal known for his role as the protodeacon who announced the election of Pope Francis in 2013. Born on 23 February 1926, he has served in various important positions within the Catholic Church, including as the former Archbishop of Santiago, Chile, and Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. His extensive experience in the Church's hierarchy and his diplomatic skills have made him a prominent figure in Vatican circles.