Robert Sarah

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Robert Sarah born?
2. Where was Robert Sarah born?
3. What is the prefect of the congregation for divine worship and the discipline of the sacraments?
4. What is the cardinal appointment?
5. Who is Robert Sarah?
6. Did Robert Sarah help with charity?

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1. When was Robert Sarah born?June 15, 1945
2. Where was Robert Sarah born?Guinea
3. What is the prefect of the congregation for divine worship and the discipline of the sacraments?November 23, 2014 – February 20, 2021
4. What is the cardinal appointment?2010
5. Who is Robert Sarah?Cardinal Robert Sarah is a senior Catholic leader from Guinea. He was born in 1945 and has worked in many important church jobs, including being a Cardinal since 2010.
6. Did Robert Sarah help with charity?Yes, he led the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, which focuses on Catholic charitable work and helping people in need.

Prefect: The head of a Vatican department or congregation, holding significant administrative authority.
Vatican Dicasteries: The various administrative departments or offices of the Holy See that assist the Pope in governing the Catholic Church.
Ecclesiastical Hierarchy: The system of ranks and offices within the Catholic Church, from deacons to the Pope.