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Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo

‘Saving African lives’ - Cardinal Ambongo on USAID

"Gratitude is such a powerful aspect of international politics."

The Pillar
Jul 01, 2025
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Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo is not afraid to call it like he sees it.

Since Pope Francis elevated him to the College of Cardinals in 2019, Ambongo has gained a reputation for speaking directly about the needs of the Church, and the needs of his people.

Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo. Credit: Vatican Media.

And as president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferenc…

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