Dom Helder Câmara was a Brazilian archbishop known for his advocacy of social justice and liberation theology. Born on February 7, 1909, he served as the Archbishop of Olinda and Recife from 1964 until his retirement in 1985. Câmara was a prominent voice against poverty and oppression in Brazil, often speaking out against the military Dictatorship that governed the country during his tenure. His work earned him international recognition, and he was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize multiple times.
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