James Gibbons
1834–1921 (age 87)
Cardinal
Biography
Cardinal James Gibbons served as a towering presence in the Catholic Church, offering pastoral leadership and eloquent advocacy for social harmony. His tenure in Baltimore was marked by deep engagement with both clergy and laity, encouraging thoughtful dialogue on matters of faith and conscience.
Throughout his life he engaged in national conversations about unity and justice, writing and speaking in ways that resonated far beyond the archdiocese he guided.