Basil Hume
1923 - 1999
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Quotes
Biography
Basil Hume was a prominent Roman Catholic cardinal and the Archbishop of Westminster. Born George Basil Hume in 1923 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, he was ordained as a priest in 1950 and rose through the ranks of the Catholic Church. Known for his humility and compassion, Hume played a key role in promoting interfaith dialogue and social justice initiatives. He was highly regarded for his commitment to peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland and his efforts to address societal issues like poverty and homelessness. Basil Hume passed away in 1999, leaving behind a legacy of spiritual leadership and humanitarian work.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.
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A person who is bathed in love, shines with joy.
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The phrase 'do not be afraid' is written in the Bible 365 times. That's a daily reminder from God to live every day being fearless.
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The way you help heal the world is you start with your own family.
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Compassion is sometimes the fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else's skin. It is the knowledge that there can never really be any peace and joy for me until there is peace and joy finally for you too.