Cormac Murphy-O’Connor

Cormac Murphy-O'Connor was a British religious leader and former cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, known for serving in holy orders for over six decades and leading the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

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Profession :

Religious Leader

Birthday :

August 24, 1932

Star Sign :

Virgo

Death Date:

September 01, 2017

Age :

85

Birthplace :

Reading, Berkshire, England

Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, an eminent English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, was born in Reading, England. He held the position of Archbishop of Westminster from 2000 to 2009 and was appointed a cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 2001. Renowned for fostering interfaith dialogue and enhancing relations between Catholics and Anglicans, Murphy-O’Connor was actively involved in numerous charitable organizations and took part in significant papal visits and religious events. With a religious career spanning over six decades, he became the leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales before passing away in 2017 at the age of 85.