Anders Arborelius
Anders Cardinal Arborelius OCD | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal Bishop of Stockholm | |
 Cardinal Arborelius in 2019 | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Stockholm |
| Appointed | 17 November 1998 |
| Predecessor | Hubertus Brandenburg |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria degli Angeli (2017–present) |
| Previous post(s) | President of the Scandinavian Bishops Conference (2005-2015) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 8 September 1979 by Hubertus Brandenburg |
| Consecration | 29 December 1998 by Hubertus Brandenburg |
| Created cardinal | 28 June 2017 by Pope Francis |
| Rank | Cardinal-Priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lars Anders Arborelius 24 September 1949 |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Motto | In Laudem Gloriae |
| Signature |  |
Lars Anders Cardinal Arborelius OCD (sv; born 24 September 1949) is a senior-ranking Swedish Catholic prelate. He has been the Bishop of Stockholm since 1998. Pope Francis made him a cardinal, the first ever from Scandinavia, in 2017.[1]
He is a member of the Discalced Carmelites. He is thought to be a candidate in the upcoming 2025 papal conclave.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Pope will elevate Sweden's sole bishop to College of Cardinals". Crux. Catholic News Service. 26 May 2017. Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ↑ "Who will be next pope after Francis? Key contenders ahead of conclave". Washington Post. 21 April 2025. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ↑ "Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders". The New York Times. New York City. 21 April 2025. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
Other websites
- "Arborelius Card. Anders, OCD". Holy See Press Office. Archived from the original on 4 September 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2017.