Odilo Scherer

Religious Leader

Birthday September 21, 1949

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Brazil

Age 75 years old

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About

Brazilian Cardinal of the Catholic Church who was installed as the Archbishop of São Paulo in 2007.

Before Fame

He obtained a Doctorate of Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in 1991.

Trivia

He was considered a top contender to succeed Pope Benedict XVI until Pope Francis was chosen.

Family Life

His uncle was the former Cardinal Archbishop of Porto Alegre Alfredo Scherer.

Associated With

He was elevated to the cardinalate by Pope Benedict XVI in 2007.