Damião António Franklin
Archbishop of Luanda, Angola
About Damião António Franklin
Lived 1950 – 2014 (aged 63). Damião António Franklin was an Angolan theologian, university teacher, catholic priest, catholic bishop and archbishop.
Damião António Franklin (6 August 1950 – 28 April 2014) was an Angolan prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the fifth Archbishop of Luanda.
Biography Damião Franklin was born in Cabinda, Angola, and ordained to the priesthood in June 1978. On 29 May 1992, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Luanda and Titular Bishop of Falerone. He has lamented the corruption in his country, saying, "Much of Angola's wealth goes on weapons. Some goes on extravagance like this new presidential palace which is hardly ever used. Huge sums simply vanish, into private hands."
He served as a secretary to Peter Cardinal Turkson at the special Synod of Bishops for Africa in October 2009.
Franklin died on 28 April 2014.
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Who was Damião António Franklin?
Archbishop of Luanda, Angola
When was Damião António Franklin born?
Damião António Franklin was born on 6 August 1950 in Cabinda.
When did Damião António Franklin die?
Damião António Franklin died on 28 April 2014 in Johannesburg.
What was Damião António Franklin's occupation?
Damião António Franklin was a theologian, university teacher, catholic priest, catholic bishop and archbishop.
What nationality was Damião António Franklin?
Damião António Franklin was Angolan.
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