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About the tradition

The Catholic Church is the largest Christian church, in communion with the Pope as Bishop of Rome. It includes the Latin (Roman) Church and the Eastern Catholic Churches, and is organised into dioceses led by bishops.

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Catholic leaders

Listed alphabetically by country.

Archbishop

Archbishop Peter Sarpong

Ghana

  • Christian Leader
  • Archbishop
  • Catholic
Role:
Archbishop Emeritus of Kumasi; anthropologist
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

Anthropologist-archbishop known for work on faith and Akan culture

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Bishop

Bishop Matthew Gyamfi

Ghana

  • Christian Leader
  • Bishop
  • Catholic
Role:
Bishop of Sunyani; President, Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference
Organization:
Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference

President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference since 2022

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Cardinal

Cardinal Peter Turkson

Ghana

  • Christian Leader
  • Cardinal
  • Catholic
Role:
Chancellor, Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

Ghana's first cardinal from the Archdiocese of Cape Coast (2003)

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Archbishop

Archbishop Adewale Martins

Nigeria

  • Christian Leader
  • Archbishop
  • Catholic
Role:
Archbishop of Lagos; Vice President, CBCN
Organization:
Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos

Archbishop of Lagos; appointed by Pope Leo XIV to a Vatican dicastery

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Archbishop

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama

Nigeria

  • Christian Leader
  • Archbishop
  • Catholic
Role:
Archbishop of Abuja
Organization:
Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja

Former Archbishop of Jos; known for Christian–Muslim dialogue

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Archbishop

Archbishop Matthew Ndagoso

Nigeria

  • Christian Leader
  • Archbishop
  • Catholic
Role:
Archbishop of Kaduna; President, Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria
Organization:
Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria

Elected CBCN president in February 2026

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Bishop

Bishop Matthew Kukah

Nigeria

  • Christian Leader
  • Bishop
  • Catholic
Role:
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto
Organization:
Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

Outspoken voice on governance and insecurity; Mundo Negro Fraternity Award winner

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Cardinal

Cardinal Anthony Okogie

Nigeria

  • Christian Leader
  • Cardinal
  • Catholic
Role:
Cardinal; Archbishop Emeritus of Lagos
Organization:
Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos

Archbishop Emeritus of Lagos, celebrated at 90 in 2026

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Cardinal

Cardinal Francis Arinze

Nigeria

  • Christian Leader
  • Cardinal
  • Catholic
Role:
Cardinal; former Archbishop of Onitsha
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

Former prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship

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Cardinal

Cardinal John Onaiyekan

Nigeria

  • Christian Leader
  • Cardinal
  • Catholic
Role:
Cardinal; Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

Archbishop of Abuja 1994–2019; cardinal since 2012

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Cardinal

Cardinal Peter Okpaleke

Nigeria

  • Christian Leader
  • Cardinal
  • Catholic
Role:
Cardinal; Bishop of Ekwulobia
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

Created a cardinal by Pope Francis in August 2022

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Archbishop

Archbishop Richard Moth

United Kingdom

  • Christian Leader
  • Archbishop
  • Catholic
Role:
Archbishop of Westminster
Organization:
Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

12th Archbishop of Westminster, appointed by Pope Leo XIV in December 2025

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Cardinal

Cardinal Vincent Nichols

United Kingdom

  • Christian Leader
  • Cardinal
  • Catholic
Role:
Cardinal; Archbishop Emeritus of Westminster
Organization:
Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales

Archbishop of Westminster from 2009 until his retirement in December 2025

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Christian Humanitarian Leader

Christine Allen

United Kingdom

  • Christian Leader
  • Director
  • Catholic
Role:
Director and CEO, CAFOD
Organization:
CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development)

Leads the Catholic aid agency for England and Wales

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Archbishop

Archbishop Paul Coakley

United States

  • Christian Leader
  • Archbishop
  • Catholic
Role:
Archbishop of Oklahoma City; President, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
Organization:
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Elected USCCB president in November 2025

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Archbishop

Archbishop Ronald Hicks

United States

  • Christian Leader
  • Archbishop
  • Catholic
Role:
Archbishop of New York
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

11th Archbishop of New York, installed February 2026

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Bishop

Bishop Robert Barron

United States

  • Christian Leader
  • Bishop
  • Catholic
Role:
Bishop of Winona–Rochester; Founder, Word on Fire
Organization:
Word on Fire

Founder of the Catholic media ministry Word on Fire

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Cardinal

Cardinal Blase Cupich

United States

  • Christian Leader
  • Cardinal
  • Catholic
Role:
Cardinal; Archbishop of Chicago
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

Archbishop of Chicago since 2014; cardinal since 2016

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Cardinal

Cardinal Robert McElroy

United States

  • Christian Leader
  • Cardinal
  • Catholic
Role:
Cardinal; Archbishop of Washington
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

Installed as Archbishop of Washington in March 2025

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Churches & ministries

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Catholic Charities USA

United StatesCatholic

  • Christian charity
  • Founded 1910 (as the National Conference of Catholic Charities)

Headquarters: Alexandria, Virginia

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Word on Fire

United StatesCatholic

  • Christian media organization
  • Founded 2000

Leader: Bishop Robert Barron

Headquarters: Des Plaines, Illinois

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🎂 Upcoming birthdays

🎂 October 11

Cardinal Peter Turkson

✝️ Chancellor, Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences

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🎂 November 1

Cardinal Francis Arinze

✝️ Cardinal; former Archbishop of Onitsha

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🎂 November 8

Cardinal Vincent Nichols

✝️ Cardinal; Archbishop Emeritus of Westminster

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🎂 November 19

Bishop Robert Barron

✝️ Bishop of Winona–Rochester; Founder, Word on Fire

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🤲 Christian philanthropy

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  • Care for the poor and the dying Reported by the organization

    Missionaries of Charity

    The congregation reports running homes for the dying, orphans and people with leprosy in many countries.

  • Humanitarian relief and development Reported by the organization

    Caritas Internationalis

    The confederation reports emergency relief and development work through national Caritas members.

Leaders by country

Argentina

PFPope Francis Pope (2013–2025) · Catholic

Ghana

CPBArchbishop Charles Palmer-Buckle Archbishop of Cape Coast · CatholicJBKArchbishop John Bonaventure Kwofie Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra · CatholicPSArchbishop Peter Sarpong Archbishop Emeritus of Kumasi; anthropologist · CatholicMKGBishop Matthew Gyamfi Bishop of Sunyani; President, Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference · CatholicPTCardinal Peter Turkson Chancellor, Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences · CatholicRBCardinal Richard Baawobr Cardinal; Bishop of Wa (2016–2022) · Catholic

India

MTMother Teresa Founder, Missionaries of Charity · Catholic

Nigeria

AAMArchbishop Adewale Martins Archbishop of Lagos; Vice President, CBCN · CatholicIKArchbishop Ignatius Kaigama Archbishop of Abuja · CatholicMNArchbishop Matthew Ndagoso Archbishop of Kaduna; President, Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria · CatholicMHKBishop Matthew Kukah Catholic Bishop of Sokoto · CatholicAOCardinal Anthony Okogie Cardinal; Archbishop Emeritus of Lagos · CatholicFACardinal Francis Arinze Cardinal; former Archbishop of Onitsha · CatholicJOCardinal John Onaiyekan Cardinal; Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja · CatholicPOCardinal Peter Okpaleke Cardinal; Bishop of Ekwulobia · Catholic

Philippines

LATLuis Antonio Tagle Cardinal; former Archbishop of Manila · Catholic

Poland

JPIIPope John Paul II Pope (1978–2005) · Catholic

United Kingdom

RMArchbishop Richard Moth Archbishop of Westminster · CatholicVNCardinal Vincent Nichols Cardinal; Archbishop Emeritus of Westminster · CatholicCAChristine Allen Director and CEO, CAFOD · CatholicJHNSt John Henry Newman Theologian and cardinal; canonised 2019 · Catholic

United States

FSArchbishop Fulton J. Sheen Archbishop and broadcaster (Life Is Worth Living) · CatholicPCArchbishop Paul Coakley Archbishop of Oklahoma City; President, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops · CatholicRHArchbishop Ronald Hicks Archbishop of New York · CatholicRBBishop Robert Barron Bishop of Winona–Rochester; Founder, Word on Fire · CatholicBCCardinal Blase Cupich Cardinal; Archbishop of Chicago · CatholicRMCardinal Robert McElroy Cardinal; Archbishop of Washington · Catholic

Vatican City

LXIVPope Leo XIV Pope; Bishop of Rome · Catholic

Historical figures

All historical leaders
Historical Christian Leader

Pope Francis

1936 – 2025

Argentina

  • Christian Leader
  • Catholic
Role:
Pope (2013–2025)
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

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Historical Christian Leader

Cardinal Richard Baawobr

1959 – 2022

Ghana

  • Christian Leader
  • Cardinal
  • Catholic
Role:
Cardinal; Bishop of Wa (2016–2022)
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

Created a cardinal in August 2022, three months before his death

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Historical Christian Leader

Mother Teresa

1910 – 1997

India

  • Christian Leader
  • Saint Teresa of Calcutta
  • Catholic
Role:
Founder, Missionaries of Charity
Organization:
Missionaries of Charity

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Historical Christian Leader

St John Henry Newman

1801 – 1890

United Kingdom

  • Christian Leader
  • Cardinal
  • Catholic
Role:
Theologian and cardinal; canonised 2019
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

Canonised in 2019 and declared a Doctor of the Church in 2025

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Historical Christian Leader

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

1895 – 1979

United States

  • Christian Leader
  • Archbishop
  • Catholic
Role:
Archbishop and broadcaster (Life Is Worth Living)
Organization:
Roman Catholic Church

Emmy-winning host of Life Is Worth Living

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