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Cardinal Willem Jacobus Eijk

  • AGE: 71
  • Country: The Netherlands Flag of The Netherlands
  • YEAR ORDAINED CARDINAL: 2012

Cardinal Eijk is the Archbishop of Utrecht and a former medical doctor. He is known for his strong adherence to Catholic doctrine and has been vocal on bioethical issues, including euthanasia and abortion. His academic background includes a doctorate in medicine and theology, contributing to his authoritative voice on moral theology.

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