Hélder Câmara (1909–1999) was a prominent Brazilian Catholic archbishop who served as the leader of the Archdiocese of Olinda and Recife. Born in Fortaleza, he was ordained a priest in 1931 and later held positions as an auxiliary bishop in Rio de Janeiro. He was a significant figure in the Second Vatican Council and played a foundational role in organizing the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB) as its first general secretary.