Cardinal Jaime Sin Retires

Jaime Lachica Cardinal Sin †

Function: Archbishop Emeritus of Manila, Philippines

Title: Cardinal Priest of S Maria ai Monti

Birthdate: Aug 31, 1928	Country: Philippines

Elevated: May 24, 1976	More information: www.catholic-hierarchy.org

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Cardinal Jaime Sin Retires
Sept 16, 2004
Cardinal Jaime Sin, the controversial Philippine Catholic leader credited with leading popular revolts that ousted two presidents, is retiring after turning 75 last month, the Vatican's representative office in Manila announced on Monday.

(September 16 2003) "His Holiness Pope John Paul II has accepted the resignation of His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Manila," said Father James Reuter, a church spokesman. The Vatican praised the ailing cardinal for his dedication to the Catholic faithful and his "untiring actions in defence of the common good."

Cardinal Sin, a Filipino of ethnic Chinese ancestry, is only the second Philippines national to serve as bishop of Manila, the capital. He was appointed in 1974, barely two years after then-president Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law and imposed one-man rule.

The Pope named Gaudencio Rosales, archbishop of a city south of Manila, as the Cardinal Sin's replacement.

Cardinal Sin first rose to international prominence in February 1986 for his role in mobilising thousands of Catholic priests, nuns and lay people in demonstrations that forced Mr Marcos from power. In January 2001, he again called on Manila's Catholics to gather in peaceful rallies that led to the ousting of then President Joseph Estrada, who faced an impeachment trial for alleged corruption.

Cardinal Sin supported civil liberties, good government and often voiced anti-globalisation rhetoric. He also took a firm stand against artificial family planning and campaigned against politicians who supported contraception.

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