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His Eminence Antonio II
Cardinal, Patriarch of Lisbon
Church Roman Catholic
Archdiocese Lisbon
Enthroned 1971
Reign ended 24 March 1998
Predecessor Manuel Gonçalves Cerejeira
Successor José Policarpo
Other posts Cardinal-Priest of Sant’Antonio da Padova in Via Merulana
Orders
Ordination 5 July 1953
Consecration 17 Sep 1967
Created Cardinal 5 Mar 1973
Rank Cardinal-Priest
Personal details
Born (1928-05-21)21 May 1928
Gandarela de Basto, Portugal
Died 24 March 1998(1998-03-24) (aged 69)
Lisbon, Portugal
Buried Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
Nationality Portuguese
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Dom António II Ribeiro (born May 21, 1928 – died March 24, 1998) was an important Portuguese cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Patriarch of Lisbon from 1971 until his death in 1998.

Who Was Cardinal António Ribeiro?

António Ribeiro was a highly respected leader in the Catholic Church in Portugal. He became a cardinal, which is a very high rank, and led the church in Lisbon for many years. He was known for his strong beliefs and his efforts to support the Church.

Early Life and Education

António Ribeiro was born in São Clemente de Basto, Celorico de Basto, Portugal. His parents were José Ribeiro and Ana Gonçalves. He became a priest on July 5, 1953, in Braga.

He studied theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He also taught at the Superior Institute of Catholic Culture. In 1959, he wrote his doctoral paper about the ideas of Saint Thomas Aquinas. He continued his studies in Braga and attended theological schools in Innsbruck and Munich.

A Voice on Television

In 1960, António Ribeiro started a television program called Dia do Senhor (The Lord's Day). This show helped him share religious messages with many people. He also wrote for several religious magazines and newspapers.

Leading the Church

In 1971, António Ribeiro became the Patriarch of Lisbon. This made him the main leader of the Catholic Church in Lisbon. The next year, he was also made the Vicar Apostolic for the Portuguese Military.

On March 5, 1973, Pope Paul VI made him a cardinal. He was only 44 years old, making him one of the youngest cardinals at that time. He attended the meetings in 1978 where new Popes were chosen. In 1991, he was sent by the Pope to a special celebration in Luanda, Angola.

A Strong Leader

Cardinal Ribeiro was known for being a person who could find common ground. However, he was also very firm in protecting the rights of the Church in Portugal. He worked hard to make sure the Church's role in the country was respected.

His Legacy

António Ribeiro passed away from cancer in Lisbon in 1998, just before his 70th birthday. He is buried in the tomb of the patriarchs at the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora. He helped consecrate (officially appoint) José da Cruz Policarpo in 1978, who later became his successor as Patriarch. He also consecrated Januário Ferreira in 1989.

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