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By papal dispensation, a few eminent priests receive the cardinal's purple without becoming bishops. Whether they are great theologians of the past like Henri de Lubac or living witnesses like Ernest Simoni, these non-bishop cardinals embody a tradition of wisdom and absolute humility.

In this vibrant tribute, Father Jean-Marie Konde salutes the departure of Professor Léonard Santedi from the rectorship of UCC on July 27, 2026. Between memories of seminary and pastoral collaborations, he paints the portrait of a model elder, a builder of excellence and a major scientific figure of the universal Church.