About Leo Schwarz
Lived 1931 – 2018 (aged 87). Leo Schwarz was a German catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Leo Schwarz (9 October 1931 in Braunweiler – 26 November 2018) was from 1982 to 2006 the Roman Catholic auxiliary bishop in the diocese of Trier, and was titular bishop of Abbir Germaniciana.
As Auxiliary Bishop, Schwarz also built the Relief Renovabis (Solidarity action of German Catholics with the people in Central and Eastern Europe). For ten years he was also Chairman of the German Commission for the Church's peace organization Justitia et Pax. From 2005 until his death, Schwarz was President of the European Commission for Justice and Peace, continuing in this role after submitting his resignation as a bishop.
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Who was Leo Schwarz?
German priest (1931–2018)
When was Leo Schwarz born?
Leo Schwarz was born on 9 October 1931 in Braunweiler.
When did Leo Schwarz die?
Leo Schwarz died on 26 November 2018 in Trier.
What was Leo Schwarz's occupation?
Leo Schwarz was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Leo Schwarz?
Leo Schwarz was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Schwarz. https://biography.guide/leo-schwarz/
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