John Njue
John Njue (born 1 January 1946) is a Kenyan Cardinal of the Catholic Church. He was the fourth Archbishop of Nairobi from 2007 to 2021. He previously served as Coadjutor Archbishop of Nyeri from 2002 to 2007 and Bishop of Embu from 1986 to 2002. He was elevated to the rank of cardinal in 2007.
John Njue | |
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| Cardinal, Archbishop Emeritus of Nairobi | |
| See | Nairobi |
| Appointed | 6 October 2007 |
| Installed | 1 November 2007 |
| Term ended | 4 January 2021 |
| Predecessor | Raphael S. Ndingi Mwana a'Nzeki |
| Successor | Philip Anyolo |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal Priest of Preziosissimo Sangue di Nostro Signore Gesů Cristo |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 6 January 1973 by Pope Paul VI |
| Consecration | 20 September 1986 by Jozef Tomko |
| Created cardinal | 24 November 2007 by Pope Benedict XVI |
| Rank | Cardinal priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Njue 1 January 1946 |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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| Motto | In veritate testimonium, in caritate servitium ('Testimony in truth, service in charity') |
| Coat of arms | |
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