Cardinal Pedro Rubiano Saenz died
Bogota - He was considered one of the most influential church representatives in South America, was chairman of the Colombian Bishops' Conference three times and Archbishop of Bogota for 16 years: Cardinal Pedro Rubiano Saenz has now died at the age of 91.
Published on 16.04.2024 at 09:11 –Cardinal Pedro Rubiano Saenz has died in Colombia at the age of 91. This was announced by the Archbishopric of Bogota on Monday (local time). Rubiano Saenz was considered to be one of the most influential church representatives in South America and was president of the Colombian Bishops' Conference three times. From 1994 to 2010, he served as Archbishop of Bogota, one of the largest cities in Latin America. He became known beyond Colombia's borders as Vice President of the International Catholic Commission on Migration and Refugees in Geneva.
In Colombia, Rubiano Saenz founded the National Reconciliation Commission in August 1995 with the aim of providing the country with a socially and politically diverse body. It was intended to help find political solutions to the armed conflict in Colombia, accompany peace efforts and create trusting scenarios for encounters with various actors.
Domestically, Rubiano Saenz made headlines when he publicly criticised former President Ernesto Samper (1994-1998) for alleged bribes paid by the drug mafia. At the time, the bishops' conference led by Rubiano Saenz suggested that Samper should leave office while allegations of illegal campaign financing were investigated. However, Samper remained in office. (KNA)
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