Background
Policarpo, José da Cruz Cardinal was born on February 26, 1936 in Alvorninha, Portugal.
Policarpo, José da Cruz Cardinal was born on February 26, 1936 in Alvorninha, Portugal.
Licentiate in Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome. Doctor in Theology, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome.
Ordained priest Archdiocese of Lisbon, Portugal, 1961, auxiliary bishop, 1978—1997, coadjutor patriarch, 1997—1998, patriarch, since 1998. Rector Seminary of the Olivais, Portugal, 1970—1997. Instructor in theological Catholic University Portugal, 1970—1986, director theological faculty, 1974—1980, 1985—1988, rector, 1988—1996.
Ordained bishop, 1978. Elevated to cardinal, 2001. Cardinal-priest S. Antonio in Campo Marzio, since 2001.
Grand chancellor Catholic University, Lisbon, since 1998.