Leonardo Boff
Leonardo Boff | |
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Boff in 2003 | |
| Born | Genézio Darci Boff 14 December 1938 Concórdia, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
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| Spouse | Márcia Monteiro da Silva Miranda |
| Relatives | Clodovis Boff (brother) |
| Awards | Right Livelihood Award (in 2000) |
Leonardo Boff (Portuguese: [leoˈnaʁdu ˈbɔf]; born Genézio Darci Boff, pronounced [ʒeˈnɛzju daʁˈsi ˈbɔf]; 14 December 1938) is a Brazilian Catholic theologian, philosopher writer, and former Catholic priest known for his active support for Latin American liberation theology.
He is professor emeritus of ethics, philosophy of religion, and ecology at the Rio de Janeiro State University. In 2001, he received the Right Livelihood Award for "his inspiring insights and practical work to help people realise the links between human spirituality, social justice and environmental stewardship".