Odilo Scherer

Dom Odilo Pedro Scherer (Portuguese pronunciation: [oˈdʒilu ˈpedɾu ˈʃɛɾeɾ]; born 21 September 1949) is a Brazilian cardinal of the Catholic Church. He has been the Archbishop of São Paulo since March 2007. He was made a cardinal in November 2007. He was mentioned as a possible candidate to replace Benedict XVI in 2013.[1]

His Eminence

Odilo Pedro Scherer
Cardinal, Archbishop of São Paulo
Scherer on 16 September 2018.
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseSão Paulo
SeeSão Paulo
Appointed21 March 2007
Installed29 April 2007
PredecessorCláudio Cardinal Hummes O.F.M.
Other postsCardinal-Priest of Sant’Andrea al Quirinale (2007-)
Orders
Ordination7 December 1976
by Armando Círio
Consecration2 February 2002
by Cláudio Hummes O.F.M.
Created cardinal24 November 2007
by Pope Benedict XVI
RankCardinal-Priest
Personal details
Birth nameOdilo Pedro Scherer
Born (1949-09-21) 21 September 1949
Cerro Largo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
DenominationRoman Catholic
Previous post
  • Auxiliary Bishop of São Paulo (2001–07)
  • Titular Bishop of Novi (2001–07)
  • Secretary General of the Brazilian Episcopal Conference (2003-07)
MottoIn meam commemorationem ("In the memory of me")
Coat of armsOdilo Pedro Scherer's coat of arms

References
  1. Craggs, Ryan (11 February 2013). "Latin American Pope? Benedict XVI Resignation Opens Door For Odilo Scherer, Leonardo Sandri And Others". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 12 March 2013.


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