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Cardinal Robert Prevost, O.S.A., is a bishop and member of the Order of Saint Augustine who has served the Catholic Church in various capacities.
On January 31, 2023, he was appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops by Pope Francis, an important position in the Roman Curia. As Prefect, Cardinal Prevost is responsible for the appointment of bishops throughout the world and makes recommendations to the Pope on this matter.
✅ Career of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost
1. Background and Education.
Prevost was born on September 14, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He joined the Order of Saint Augustine and was ordained a priest in 1982. He holds a doctorate in Canon Law from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
2. Service as a Bishop and Missionary.
Prevost spent most of his ministry in Peru, where he worked as a missionary and served in various parishes. In 2015, he was appointed Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru, and was consecrated on December 12, 2015. During his tenure as Bishop of Chiclayo, he was recognized for his commitment to social justice, education, and pastoral care.
3. Role in the Roman Curia.
In 2020, Pope Francis appointed him a member of the Dicastery for Bishops, and then in 2023, he became Prefect of the dicastery. As Prefect, Prevost plays a key role in the episcopal appointment process, which is critical to the governance of the Catholic Church worldwide.
4. Appointment as Cardinal.
On September 30, 2023, Pope Francis announced his elevation to the cardinalate, and he was formally elevated at the consistory on September 30, 2023. As a cardinal, Prevost has the right to vote in a papal conclave in the event of a vacancy on the Holy See.
✅Contributions and Influence
Cardinal Prevost is known for his modesty, dedication to the Church’s social teaching, and commitment to pastoral ministry. His background as a missionary and his experiences in Latin America provide a unique perspective in his role in the Roman Curia. He is also considered one of the figures who contributed to the ongoing reforms in the Catholic Church under Pope Francis.
