José Saraiva Martins

José Saraiva Martins (2016)

José Saraiva Martins (6 January 1932 –) is a Portuguese prelate of the Catholic Church who was prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.

Quotes

• The norms whereby bishops are chosen are not divine law and hence are always perfectible. But direct involvement, as if elective, of the laity in the choice of a bishop today would be unimaginable.
  • A great Christian (2007) 30 Days