Leonardo Sandri

Leonardo Sandri, born on November eighteenth, nineteen forty-three, is a distinguished Argentine prelate of the Catholic Church. He has held the esteemed title of cardinal since November two thousand seven and has served as the vice dean of the College of Cardinals since January two thousand twenty.

His remarkable career includes a significant tenure as the prefect of the Congregation for the Eastern Churches from two thousand seven to two thousand twenty-two. Sandri's contributions to the Church extend beyond his current roles, as he has been actively involved in the diplomatic service of the Holy See from nineteen seventy-four to nineteen ninety-one.

During his diplomatic service, he undertook various overseas assignments, notably serving as the permanent observer of the Holy See before the Organization of American States from nineteen eighty-nine to nineteen ninety-one. Additionally, he held the position of Substitute for General Affairs in the Secretariat of State in Rome from nineteen ninety-nine to two thousand seven, further solidifying his influence within the Church.