Ricardo Ezzati is a Chilean cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, born on January 7, 1942. He served as the Archbishop of Santiago from 2010 until 2019 and was elevated to the cardinalate in 2014 by Pope Francis. Ezzati has been involved in various social and educational initiatives throughout his career. Before becoming the Archbishop of Santiago, Ezzati held several important positions within the Church, including serving as the Bishop of Concepción and the Bishop of Valparaíso. He is known for his focus on social justice and his efforts to address issues such as poverty and inequality in Chile.