Orani Tempesta

Cistercian abbot, archbishop and cardinal · Brazil · On the map · Religious Figures · Born 1950 · age 76

Orani João Tempesta is a Brazilian prelate of the Catholic Church who has been archbishop of Rio de Janeiro since 2009. He was previously bishop of São José do Rio Preto from 1997 to 2004 and archbishop of Belém do Pará from 2004 to 2009.

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It’s important for us to think both about living healthy lives and promoting fraternity. Peace and sports can go together because sports teach us to be united.
12 July 2014 · A Conversation with Rio's Cardinal on the Pope, the Poor, Peace & Sports, Own words
We must be pastors near the people. Support with love and patience the steps taken by God in his people.
16 November 2013 · Rio archbishop calls for 'missionary disciples' in Americas, Own words