Oscar Rodrigues Maradiaga

Oscar Rodrigues Maradiaga is a prominent Honduran cardinal and a key figure in the Catholic Church, known for his progressive views and active role in Latin American ecclesiastical matters. He has served as the archbishop of Tegucigalpa and has been influential in promoting social justice and addressing issues such as poverty and human rights within the church. Maradiaga was notably involved in the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis, where he worked to reassure other cardinals about Bergoglio's health amidst rumors that were circulated against him.