Leonardo Boff

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Leonardo Boff
Boff in 2003
Born	Genézio Darci Boff (1938-12-14) 14 December 1938 (age 86) Concórdia, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Occupations	Theologian writer philosopher
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 theologian, philosopher writer, and former Catholic priest known for his active support for Latin American liberation theology.^[1]

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."