Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga
Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga is a Honduran cardinal and a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, known for his progressive views and advocacy for social justice. He has served as the Archbishop of Tegucigalpa since 1993 and is a close confidant of Pope Francis. Maradiaga is also known for his leadership in the Council of Cardinals, which advises the Pope on reforming the Church. Recently, he has been in the news for expressing optimism regarding Pope Francis's health, emphasizing the Pope's strong commitment to his mission despite ongoing health challenges.
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Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga expressed hope for a simple and humble pontiff who can be a reference for peace in the world.
¿Quién será el nuevo papa? Cardenales buscan un ‘unificador’ para el cónclave 2025
Costa Rica· 2025-04-25
Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga is a respected voice in the Latin American Church and was one of the architects of the election of Pope Francis.
Los cardenales ya anticipan el choque del cónclave: seguir a Francisco o echar el freno | Internacional
Spain· 2025-04-25
Cardinal Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga stated that it is not yet time for the pope to leave this world.
Papa Francisco pasó una noche tranquila pese a estado críticoCosta Rica· 2025-02-26
Cardinal Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga commented that it is not yet time for Pope Francis to pass away.
¿Cómo está la salud del papa Francisco hoy, miércoles 26 de febrero? | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-02-26
Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga stated that it is not yet time for the Pope to pass away.
Papa Francisco segue em estado 'crítico', mas teve uma noite 'tranquila'
Brazil· 2025-02-26Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga expressed hope that it is not time for Pope Francis to go to heaven yet.
Ailing Pope Francis holds Vatican work meeting in hospital
Tanzania· 2025-02-25
Cardinal Óscar Rodríguez Maradiaga expressed hope that it is not yet time for Pope Francis to pass away.
Paven holder arbejdsmøde på hospitalet
Denmark· 2025-02-25
Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga is a cardinal who expressed hope for Pope Francis's recovery.
Papa Francisco se reúne con Parolin, número 2 del Vaticano, para hablar de candidatos a la santidad
Dominican Republic· 2025-02-25
Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga expressed hope that Pope Francis will recover.
¿Cómo está la salud del papa Francisco este martes, 25 de febrero? | Internacional | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-02-25
Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga expressed his support for Pope Francis and shared his own experience with illness.
aunque sigue en estado crítico, recibió a su secretario de Estado y planea más reuniones
Argentina· 2025-02-25
Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga defended Pope Francis's work ethic amidst concerns for his health.
Pope Francis rested well all night, Vatican saysTanzania· 2025-02-25Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga expressed hope that it is not yet time for the Pope to pass away.
Starea Papei Francisc a rămas critică, dar a arătat o „ușoară îmbunătățire”
Romania· 2025-02-25