**Cardinal Jozef De Kesel**
**Personal Information:**
* **Birthdate:** Mon Oct 10 1932
* **Place of Birth:** Brussels, Belgium
**Social Media:**
* Twitter: https://twitter.com/CardinalDeKesel
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cardinaldekesel/
**Recent Projects:**
* **Synod on Synodality (2021-2023):** Cardinal De Kesel has been involved in the global synodal process as a member of the Synod Council.
* **Interfaith Dialogue:** He has been actively engaged in promoting dialogue between the Catholic Church and other faiths, particularly with the Jewish and Muslim communities.
* **Care for the Environment:** Cardinal De Kesel has emphasized the need to protect the environment and promote sustainable development.
**Other Information:**
* **Archbishop of Brussels-Mechelen:** Cardinal De Kesel has served as the Archbishop of Brussels-Mechelen since 2015.
* **Motto:** "To live with hope"
* **Cardinalate:** He was created a Cardinal by Pope Francis in 2016.
* **Awards and Honors:**
* Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II (Belgium)
* Honorary Doctorate from the University of Leuven
* **Publications:**
* "Church of Hope" (2019)
* "Together on the Synod Path" (2022)