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What positions has Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo held in the Roman Catholic Church?

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Walmor Oliveira de Azevedo has held several significant positions within the Roman Catholic Church:

  1. On May 10, 1998, he was ordained Bishop, receiving the Titular Bishop of Caliabria.
  2. On January 28, 2004, he was appointed Archbishop of Belo Horizonte in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
  3. He served as the President of the Brazilian Bishops Conference (CNBB) from 2019 to 2023.
  4. He was also mentioned in a telegram from Pope Francis, addressing him as the President of the CNBB, indicating his leadership role within the Church in Brazil.
  5. Archbishop Azevedo participated in discussions on celibacy and priesthood, as indicated by an invitation from him for Cardinal William Levada to join a meeting.
  6. He was noted to have had a long "Vatican" career, including a period as Secretary of the Congregation for Worship and Sacramental Discipline from 1991 to 1999.

These positions reflect his extensive service and leadership within the Roman Catholic Church. For more detailed information, you can refer to sources such as Catholic-Hierarchy and Vatican News.

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