Paul-Émile Léger
Paul-Émile Léger was born on April 26, 1904. See ranking, bio blurb, and everyone else born that day.
About Paul-Émile Léger
Paul-Émile Léger (April 26, 1904 – November 13, 1991) was a Canadian Catholic prelate, educator, missionary, and humanitarian. A member of the Society of Saint-Sulpice, he served as Archbishop of Montreal from 1950 to 1967 and was elevated to the College of Cardinals in 1953 by Pope Pius XII. Known for his eloquent preaching, progressive leadership during the Second Vatican Council, and dedication to the poor, Léger resigned his archdiocese in 1967 to pursue missionary work among lepers and disabled people in Africa, where he established numerous aid projects. His humanitarian efforts…