Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo

Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo, born on October tenth, nineteen forty-four, is a distinguished Venezuelan Catholic prelate who has dedicated his life to the service of the Church. His journey began as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Mérida, where he served from nineteen eighty-three to nineteen ninety-one. His leadership qualities and commitment to his faith led him to become the Archbishop of Mérida, a position he held from nineteen ninety-one until two thousand twenty-three.

In two thousand eighteen, Porras Cardozo took on the role of apostolic administrator for the Archdiocese of Caracas, a position he maintained until two thousand twenty-three. His tenure as Archbishop of Caracas was brief, spanning from two thousand twenty-three to two thousand twenty-four, yet it was marked by his unwavering dedication to the spiritual needs of the community.

In recognition of his significant contributions to the Church, Pope Francis elevated him to the rank of cardinal in two thousand sixteen. This honor reflects not only his commitment to his faith but also his influence within the Catholic community in Venezuela and beyond.