Juan García Rodríguez

Juan García Rodríguez, born on July eleventh, nineteen forty-eight, is a distinguished Cuban prelate of the Catholic Church. He has held the esteemed position of Archbishop of Havana since April twenty-six, two thousand sixteen, marking a significant chapter in his ecclesiastical career.

Before his appointment in Havana, García Rodríguez served as the Auxiliary Bishop of Camagüey from nineteen ninety-seven to two thousand two. He then ascended to the role of Archbishop of Camagüey, where he served until two thousand sixteen, demonstrating his commitment to the spiritual leadership of the Cuban Catholic community.

In addition to his pastoral duties, he has played a pivotal role in the Cuban Conference of Catholic Bishops, serving as its president and contributing to the dialogue and development of the Church in Cuba. His leadership and dedication were recognized by Pope Francis, who elevated him to the rank of cardinal on October fifth, two thousand nineteen.