Description: (Theologian)
Fernando Cardenal Martínez was a Nicaraguan Jesuit and liberation theologian recognized for his commitment to social justice and activism. He held the position of Minister of Education in Nicaragua and was instrumental in the successful implementation of the national literacy campaign, leading to a substantial decrease in illiteracy rates. Cardenal dedicated himself to empowering marginalized groups through education and was a key supporter of the liberation theology movement, championing the rights of the impoverished and oppressed.