Dom Hélder Pessoa Câmara
(1909-1999)

Brazilian Archbishop, Liberation Theology precursor
"Brother to All People"
1973, 1974, 1975 AFSC Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
1975 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award

birthdate: February 7
birthplace: Fortaleza, Ceará, North East Brazil

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QUOTES

Without justice and love, peace will always be the great illusion.

When I give food to the poor they call me a saint. When I ask why the poor have no food, they call me a communist.

Do the peole weigh you down? Don't carry them on your shoulders. Take them to your heart.

"I am... a human creature who considers himself a brother in weakness and sin of all people of all races and all corners of the world."