Francis Arinze

Cardinal

Francis Arinze is a Nigerian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, known for his long and influential service within the Vatican. He served as Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments from 2002 to 2008. As a close advisor to Pope John Paul II, he was widely considered a leading candidate for the papacy in the 2005 papal conclave. Throughout his career, Cardinal Arinze has been a prominent voice on interreligious dialogue, particularly between Christians and Muslims.

Nov 01, 1932 - Present Nigerian 8 Quotes

Quotes by Francis Arinze

“Inter-religious dialogue is a project of the Holy Spirit.”
 — Francis Arinze
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“God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.”
 — Francis Arinze
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“In most of Africa, the family is the pillar of the society.”
 — Francis Arinze
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“The Eucharist is the heart of the Church. Where the Eucharist is, there is the Church.”
 — Francis Arinze
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“The world would be a poorer place without the encounter of religions.”
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“We are not called to be successful, but faithful.”
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“Gratitude is the first sign of a thinking, rational creature.”
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“The family is the Church in miniature.”
 — Francis Arinze
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