Antoine Kambanda

Antoine Kambanda, born on November tenth, nineteen fifty-eight, is a distinguished Rwandan prelate of the Catholic Church. He has served as the Archbishop of Kigali since two thousand nineteen, following his tenure as the Bishop of Kibungo from two thousand thirteen to two thousand eighteen.

In a historic moment for Rwanda, Pope Francis elevated Kambanda to the rank of cardinal on November twenty-eighth, two thousand twenty, marking him as the first cardinal from the nation. His elevation is a significant milestone in the representation of Rwandan Catholics on the global stage.

In addition to his ecclesiastical duties, Kambanda holds the esteemed position of Spiritual Protector and Chaplain General of the Orléans obedience of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, further showcasing his commitment to both faith and service.