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Cardinal Kurt Koch

  • AGE: 75
  • Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
  • YEAR ORDAINED CARDINAL: 2010

Cardinal Koch is the President of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. He has been instrumental in ecumenical dialogues, particularly with Orthodox and Protestant communities. His theological expertise and diplomatic skills have advanced the Church's efforts toward Christian unity.

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