Paul Cullen (bishop)
Paul Cullen (29 April 1803 – 24 October 1878) was a Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin who became the first Irish cardinal.
A trained biblical theologian and scholar of ancient languages, Cullen is best known for his crafting of the formula for papal infallibility at the First Vatican Council. He is largely credited for ushering in the devotional revolution experienced in Ireland through the second half of the 19th century and much of the 20th century.
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