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Cardinal Richard
FRANCOIS-MARIE-BENJAMIN RICHARD French churchman, cardinal archbishop of Paris and writer. Date: 1819 - 1908
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This striking photograph captures Cardinal François-Marie-Benjamin Richard (1819-1908), a prominent French churchman, archbishop of Paris, and prolific writer of his time. Born on October 2, 1819, in the Diocese of Le Mans, France, Richard was ordained a priest in 1843 and later became a professor of theology at the prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris. He was appointed as the Archbishop of Bordeaux in 1872 and later elevated to the rank of cardinal in 1879 by Pope Leo XIII. Cardinal Richard is best known for his contributions to the Catholic Church in France during a period of significant social and political change. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of the working class and the poor, and worked tirelessly to improve the living conditions of the less fortunate. He also played a key role in the restoration of the Catholic Church in France following the secularization decrees of the French Revolution. As a writer, Cardinal Richard authored numerous works on theology, philosophy, and social issues. His most famous book, "La Question Sociale," addressed the social and economic challenges of the time and became a seminal work in the development of Catholic social teaching. This photograph, taken likely in the late 19th century, captures the cardinal in his regal attire, with a serious yet compassionate expression. The image serves as a testament to Cardinal Richard's significant impact on French society and the Catholic Church during a time of great transformation.
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