Juan José Omella Omella
Juan José Omella Omella, born on April 21, 1946, in Cretas, Spain, is the Archbishop of Barcelona and has been a notable figure in the Spanish Catholic Church since his ordination in 1970. With a background in missionary work and social justice, he has held various pastoral positions before becoming archbishop in 2015 and later a cardinal. Omella is committed to addressing hunger and social issues through his leadership and as president of the Spanish Episcopal Conference since March 2020.
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Cardinal Juan José Omella Omella remarked that Cardinal Prevost's comments did not stand out.
Cómo un Cardenal estadounidense se convirtió en Papa
Honduras· 2025-05-16
Cardinal Juan José Omella Omella remarked that Prevost's observations did not attract attention.
Bastidores do conclave revelam como um discreto azarão americano se tornou o Papa Leão XIV
Brazil· 2025-05-14
Omella noted that the first voting was more of a preliminary survey rather than a decisive election.
Bastidores do conclave revelam como um discreto azarão americano se tornou o Papa Leão XIVBrazil· 2025-05-14Cardinal Juan José Omella Omella said that Prevost’s remarks did not stand out like Francis’s did.
how a quiet American became pope – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-12
Juan José Omella Omella remarked on the preliminary nature of the first voting results.
Como um cardeal americano calado tornou-se papa; leia os bastidores da eleição de Leão XIV
Liechtenstein· 2025-05-12Juan José Omella Omella was one of Pope Francis's closest confidants.
Kardinäle dringen auf weltweiten Waffenstillstand
Luxembourg· 2025-05-06
Juan José Omella Omella was one of Pope Francis's closest confidants.
Trump über Papst-Bild: „Katholiken haben es geliebt“Luxembourg· 2025-05-06Juan José Omella Omella was one of Pope Francis's closest confidants.
Kamin zur Papstwahl nun auf Sixtinischer KapelleLuxembourg· 2025-05-02Juan José Omella Omella is a Spanish missionary.
¿Quién cerrará la Puerta Santa?
Venezuela· 2025-04-22
Juan José Omella Omella is the Archbishop of Barcelona and has been involved in charitable efforts against hunger.
I cardinali papabili per il dopo Francesco: le ipotesi e tutti i nomi dall'Italia e dal mondo
Italy· 2025-04-22
