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Could Cardinal Burke become pope?
Raymond Leo Burke (born June 30, 1948) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church….Raymond Leo Burke.
His Eminence Raymond Leo Burke | |
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Consecration | January 6, 1995 by Pope John Paul II |
Created cardinal | November 20, 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI |
Rank | Cardinal deacon (2010–2021) Cardinal priest (2021–present) |
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Who was the first black cardinal in the Catholic Church?
Laurean Rugambwa
Laurean Rugambwa (July 12, 1912 – December 8, 1997) was the first modern native African Cardinal of the Catholic Church.
Is Cardinal higher than Pope?
Cardinals (Latin: Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae cardinalis, literally “cardinal of the Holy Roman Church”) are the most senior members of the clergy of the Catholic Church, being second in precedence only to the Pope. They are appointed to the rank of cardinal in addition to their existing position within the Church.
What is the difference between a pope and a cardinal?
Pope: Head of the church, he is based at the Vatican. The pope is infallible in defining matters of faith and morals. Cardinal: Appointed by the pope, 178 cardinals worldwide, including 13 in the U.S., make up the College of Cardinals. As a body, it advises the pope and, on his death, elects a new pope.
Who will replace the Pope?
Matteo Maria Zuppi (from Italy, born in 1955). Since 20 per cent of all cardinals eligible to vote (that is about 120 men) come from Italy, the influence of the Italian group cannot be ruled out. This is the man who, because of his pastoral qualities and friendship with Pope Francis, does stand a chance.
Who is above the pope?
Cardinal. Cardinals are leading bishops and members of the College of Cardinals. Their biggest duty is participating in the Papal Conclave, that is, voting for the new Pope. Most have additional duties including missions within the Roman Curia, governmental body of the Holy See.
Who was the Cardinal that was demoted by the Pope?
Archbishop of St. Louis cardinal Raymond Leo Burke attends Palm Sunday Mass celebrated by Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on April 13, 2014. P ope Francis has demoted a conservative American cardinal who has criticized his leadership of the Catholic Church.
What did Pope do to Cardinal Raymond Burke?
The pontiff removed Cardinal Raymond Burke as the leader of the Vatican’s highest court and appointed him to a ceremonial position as chaplain of the Knights of Malta, a charity group, according to a press bulletin issued Saturday. That is a significant demotion, according to the National Catholic Reporter.
Is the patron of the Order of Malta a demotion?
That is a significant demotion, according to the National Catholic Reporter. “The position of Patron of the the Order of Malta is usually given to a retired cardinal, or as a second task to an active cardinal,” Michael Sean Winters writes.