Peter Turkson

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/peter-turkson

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1. When was Peter Turkson born?October 11, 1948
2. Where was Peter Turkson born?Ghana
3. What is the cardinalate?Created Cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 2003
4. Who is Peter Turkson?Peter Turkson is a Ghanaian cardinal in the Catholic Church. He was born on October 11, 1948, and has worked to help people around the world.
5. What role did he have in Cape Coast?He was the Archbishop of Cape Coast from 1992 to 2009. In that job, he led the local church and helped many people.

Prelate: A high-ranking member of the clergy in the Catholic Church, such as a bishop or cardinal.
Pontifical Academies of Sciences: A group of scientific academies sponsored by the Holy See, promoting scientific research and dialogue.
Papabile: A term used to describe a cardinal who is considered a likely candidate for election as Pope.