Cardinal Jozef De Kesel is the current Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels and Primate of Belgium.
Born: October 10, 1932, Brussels, Belgium
Ordained priest: December 26, 1957
Episcopal ordination: November 10, 1985
Created cardinal: June 28, 2015
Current position: Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels and Primate of Belgium
Social media:
- Twitter: @CardinalDeKesel
- Facebook: Cardinal Jozef De Kesel
- Instagram: @cardinaldekesel
Recent projects:
- "SYNOD 2021-2023: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission": Cardinal De Kesel played a significant role in the synodal process, leading the Belgian Church's consultation phase and participating in the Continental Assembly for Europe.
- "The Future of the Catholic Church in Belgium": Cardinal De Kesel has been actively involved in discussions on the future of the Church in Belgium, seeking to address challenges such as declining church attendance and the role of women in the Church.
- "Interfaith Dialogue and Cooperation": Cardinal De Kesel has emphasized the importance of interfaith dialogue and cooperation, particularly with the Muslim community in Belgium.
Other information:
- Cardinal De Kesel is the first Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels to be born in Brussels.
- He has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Louvain.
- He is known for his progressive views on issues such as same-sex marriage and the role of women in the Church.