Cardinal Philippe Barbarin
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin is a French Roman Catholic prelate born on June 17, 1950. He served as the Archbishop of Lyon from 2002 until his resignation in 2020. Barbarin was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2003, recognizing his leadership within the Church.
Throughout his career, Barbarin was involved in various social and religious initiatives, focusing on youth and interfaith dialogue. He faced significant controversy regarding allegations of covering up sexual abuse cases within the Church, which led to his trial and eventual acquittal in 2020.