The Brazilian episcopate is preparing for the papal conclave with a diverse and significant representation. Cardinal Archbishop Sérgio da Rocha, known for his focus on dialogue and reform of the Roman Curia, is one of the key figures. Focused on a Church guided by charity and social justice, da Rocha is a figure close to Pope Francis.
Another prominent cardinal is Luis José Rueda Aparicio, metropolitan archbishop of Bogotá, Colombia. With a firm commitment to the most vulnerable, Rueda has promoted social initiatives to improve the health and well-being of marginalized communities.
Cardinal Leopoldo José Brenes Solórzano, metropolitan archbishop of Managua, Nicaragua, is recognized for his focus on evangelization and the promotion of peace and justice. While he rejects religious marriage for same-sex couples, he advocates for the inclusion of LGBTQ+ faithful in the ecclesial community.
Additionally, Cardinal Adalberto Martínez Flores, metropolitan archbishop of Asunción, Paraguay, is the first cardinal in the history of Paraguay and a defender of the synodal process and ecclesial communion.
From Argentina, Cardinal Vicente Bokalic Iglić, archbishop of Santiago del Estero, is recognized for his commitment to the most vulnerable and his defense of human rights. His work as prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has been key in the ecclesial reform.
These figures represent the diversity and richness of the Church in Latin America, with a focus on charity, social justice, and inclusion. Their pastoral work and commitment to the most needy make them respected voices in the Latin American episcopate.
