Alexandre do Nascimento
Angolan Cardinal of the Catholic Church (born 1925) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alexandre do Nascimento OP (born 1 March 1925[1]) is an Angolan cardinal of the Catholic Church. He served as Archbishop of Luanda from 1986 to 2001 and was made a cardinal in 1983.[2]
Quick Facts His EminenceAlexandre do Nascimento OP, Archdiocese ...
His Eminence Alexandre do Nascimento | |
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Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Luanda | |
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Archdiocese | Luanda |
Appointed | 16 February 1986 |
Term ended | 23 January 2001 |
Predecessor | Eduardo André Muaca |
Successor | Damião António Franklin |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of San Marco in Agro Laurentino |
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Ordination | 20 December 1952 by Luigi Traglia |
Consecration | 31 August 1975 by Giovanni De Andrea |
Created cardinal | 2 February 1983 by Pope John Paul II |
Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
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Born | Alexandre do Nascimento (1925-03-01) 1 March 1925 (age 99) |
Nationality | Angolan |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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Alma mater | Pontifical Gregorian University |
Motto | turres fortissima nomen domini |
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Quick Facts Styles of, Reference style ...
Styles of Alexandre do Nascimento | |
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Reference style | His Eminence |
Spoken style | Your Eminence |
Informal style | Cardinal |
See | Luanda (emeritus) |
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