NJOKU MACDONALD OBINNA
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, serving as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops and President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, he’s a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.).
*Key Positions:*
– Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops*: Responsible for advising the Pope on bishop appointments worldwide
– *President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America: Oversees the Catholic Church’s efforts in Latin America
– *Cardinal-Bishop of Albano*: Elevated to this position by Pope Francis in February 2025
– Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru*: Served from 2015 to 2023, demonstrating his commitment to pastoral work.
Background and Education:
– Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics*: Villanova University, 1977
– Master’s degree in Divinity: Catholic Theological Union, Chicago
-Doctorate in Canon Law*: Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Rome
– Languages: Spanish, Latin, German, English, French.
–Njoku Macdonald Obinna
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