Odilo Scherer
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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.
