Fernando Oviedo Fernández

Fernando Oviedo Fernández is a Spanish cardinal and bishop. He was born in 1956 in Madrid, Spain. Oviedo Fernández studied theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University and later earned a doctorate in theology from the same institution. He was ordained as a priest in 1981 and served as a bishop in Spain before being appointed as a cardinal in 2019. Oviedo Fernández is known for his conservative views and his commitment to traditional Catholic teachings. He has also been a vocal advocate for social justice and human rights.