Rubén Tierrablanca Gonzalez facts for kids

Rubén Tierrablanca González (born August 24, 1952 – died December 23, 2020) was a Roman Catholic bishop. He was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. He later became a citizen of Turkey. He served as a bishop in Istanbul, Turkey.

Early Life and Priesthood

Rubén Tierrablanca González was born in Mexico. He decided to become a priest. In 1978, he became a Catholic priest.

Becoming a Bishop

A bishop is a high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church. In 2016, Rubén Tierrablanca González became a bishop. He was given the title of bishop of Tubernuca.

He also took on important roles in Istanbul, Turkey. He became the Vicar Apostolic of Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul. This means he was the main leader for Roman Catholics in that area. He was also the Apostolic Administrator of the Greek Catholic Apostolic Exarchate of Istanbul. This role meant he helped lead another group of Catholics in Istanbul. He held these positions until he passed away in 2020.

His Death

Rubén Tierrablanca González died in Istanbul, Turkey, on December 23, 2020. He was 68 years old. He passed away from COVID-19.