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Franz-Josef Bode

Roman Catholic bishop · Germany · On the map · Religious Figures · Born 1951 · age 75

Franz-Josef Hermann Bode is a German prelate of the Catholic Church who was bishop of Osnabrück from 1995 to 2023. He has been a bishop since 1991 and Deputy Chairman of the German Bishops Conference since 2017.

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Honorary Doctor of the University of Lucerne2019
Courage Award1998

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Within that Conference, he is considered one of the strongest advocates of expanding the role of women in the Church.

Country
Germany
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1951 · age 75