Raúl Primatesta

Raúl Primatesta

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Raúl Primatesta was an influential Argentine cardinal of the Catholic Church, serving as the Archbishop of Córdoba. He was a key figure in the Argentine Church during the military dictatorship and was known for advocating for human rights. Primatesta played a crucial role in facilitating Pope John Paul II's visit to Argentina in 1982, as he communicated the concerns of the Argentine clergy regarding the political implications of the papal presence in the context of the Falklands War.

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Raúl Primatesta conveyed the concerns of the Argentine Church to Juan Pablo II regarding the papal visit.

Las dos únicas visitas de un Papa a la Argentina: 1982 y 1987
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-08-05
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