Oswald Gracias

Cardinal Gracias's leadership has been recognized through his election to high offices within the Church. As president of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences from 2010 to 2019, he helped shape the Church's pastoral approach across Asia. His appointment to the Council of Cardinals in 2013 placed him among a select group of advisors to Pope Francis on reforming the Roman Curia. His participation in the 2013 conclave and his name being mentioned as a potential papal candidate underscore the respect he commands among his peers.