William Conway (bishop)

William Conway (bishop)

William John Conway (22 January 1913 – 17 April 1977) was an Irish Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland from 1963 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1965. He was head of the Catholic Church in Ireland during the reforms of the Second Vatican Council.

Read more about William Conway (bishop):  Early Life and Education, Priesthood, Episcopal Career, Pre-Troubles Cardinalate, Cardinal Conway and The Troubles, Ecumenical Relations, Claudy Bombings Enquiry Verdict, Death and Succession

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