László Paskai
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László Paskai, O.F.M. (8 May 1927 – 17 August 2015) was a Hungarian cardinal of the Catholic Church, He served as the archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest from 1987 to 2002.
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His Eminence László Paskai | |
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Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Esztergom-Budapest Spiritual Protector and Chaplain General of the Order of Saint Lazarus | |
Archdiocese | Esztergom-Budapest |
Installed | 3 March 1987 |
Term ended | 7 December 2002 |
Predecessor | László Lékai |
Successor | Péter Erdő |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of S. Teresa al Corso d’Italia |
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Ordination | 3 March 1951 |
Created cardinal | 28 June 1988 |
Rank | Archbishop Emeritus of Esztergom-Budapest |
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Born | (1927-05-08)8 May 1927 Szeged, Hungary |
Died | 17 August 2015(2015-08-17) (aged 88) Esztergom, Hungary |
Nationality | Hungarian |
Denomination | Catholic |
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He was one of the cardinal electors who participated in the 2005 papal conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI. He was Spiritual Protector and Chaplain General of the Orléans obedience of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem from 2004 to 2012.