Miguel Obando y Bravo
Catholic bishopCatholic priest
Who was Miguel Obando y Bravo?
Nicaraguan Catholic cardinal who served as Archbishop of Managua from 1970 to 2005 and was elevated to cardinal in 1985. He was a prominent mediator during Nicaragua's civil conflicts.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Miguel Obando y Bravo (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bruno Kreisky Award for Services to Human Rights | — | — |
| Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic | 1991 | — |
| Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | 1996 | — |