Matteo Zuppi

Imagine a very important person who helps lead a big church family. That's Matteo Zuppi! He was born a long, long time ago, on October 11, 1955. He's like a captain for many churches in Italy. He became a cardinal, which is a super high honor, in 2019. He also leads all the church leaders in Italy now. He's known for being kind and encouraging people to be good to each other.

Matteo Zuppi believes everyone should be treated with kindness, especially people who are new or need help. He thinks it's important for countries to welcome people who are looking for a safe home. This is like sharing your toys with a new friend at the playground.

He's spoken out against people who don't like strangers or who think their country is better than others. He wants everyone to feel welcome and loved.

Matteo Zuppi is a close friend and helper to Pope Francis, who is the head of the whole Catholic Church! The Pope has supported many of Matteo's good ideas. Because he's so trusted and has great ideas, some people think he might even become the Pope someday! That's like being the captain of the whole school, not just one classroom. He's a very important person in the church world.

Matteo Zuppi doesn't just lead; he also shares his thoughts through writing! He has written three books about being a good person and following the teachings of the church. He even helped with an Italian book about making friends and building bridges between people.

These books are like sharing secret tips on how to be a good friend and a good person, making the world a happier place for everyone.