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Michael F. Czerny SJ (born 18 July 1946) is a Czechoslovakian-born Canadian prelate of the Catholic Church who has been prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development since 23 April 2022, after serving as interim prefect for several months.
Jan 1, 2022 · Learn about the life and ministry of Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.I., Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. He was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, and served in Central America, Africa and Rome before his appointment in 2022.
Dec 23, 2021 · Cardinal Michael Czerny, a Jesuit and a Canadian, will lead the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development from Jan. 1, 2022. He replaces Cardinal Peter Turkson, who resigned after five years of service, as part of a normal examination of the office's activity.
October 10, 2019 — On October 5, Michael Czerny, SJ, was created cardinal by Pope Francis, along with 12 others. We joined him last Tuesday in Rome via teleconference and asked him some questions – all of which came directly from his Canadian colleagues.
Oct 4, 2019 · Pope Francis will create Michael Czerny, a Jesuit priest and refugee expert, as one of the 13 new cardinals on Saturday. Czerny, who has worked in Central America, Africa and the Vatican, is seen as a key ally of the pope's reform vision.
Dec 23, 2021 · Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, replaces Cardinal Peter Turkson as interim Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. The Dicastery faces numerous challenges in promoting solidarity, human dignity and care of creation.
Mar 21, 2022 · Cardinal Michael Czerny, interim Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, speaks with Vatican News before attending the 9th World Water Forum in Senegal. He discusses the link between water and peace, development, human rights, and the role of science and dialogue.
