Pere Casaldàliga i Pla, widely known in Portuguese as Pedro Casaldáliga, was a Spanish-born Brazilian prelate of the Catholic Church who became celebrated as one of the best-known exponents of liberation theology. Born in February 1928, Casaldáliga moved to Brazil where he would spend decades in religious and social service. He led the Territorial Prelature of São Félix, Brazil, from 1970 until 2005, and was ordained as a bishop in 1971. Throughout his long tenure, his religious leadership was defined by his deep commitment to social justice and the defense of marginalized communities.\n\nIn addition to his ecclesiastical duties, Casaldáliga was a forceful and highly active advocate in support of indigenous peoples, consistently championing their rights and sovereignty. His literary endeavors were also a significant part of his life's work, and he published several volumes of poetry that reflected his theological and humanitarian perspectives. Over his lifetime, his dedication to human rights and his literary contributions earned him numerous awards, including the prestigious Catalonia International Prize in 2006. He passed away in August 2020, leaving behind a legacy of activism, faith, and poetry.