Post on 12-Aug-2015
CardinalKarl Josef
Becker, S.J.
Cardinal Becker’s Stats
Born April 18, 1928,in Cologne, Germany.
Professed as a Jesuit on April 13, 1948.
Ordained a prieston July 31, 1958.
Cardinal Becker’s Stats
Elevated to cardinalon February 18, 2012, by Pope Benedict XVI.
Died onFebruary 10, 2015.
Cardinal Becker’s Facts
Already over age 80 when elevated:a signal that he was being honoredwith this title by the pope.
Was not ordained a bishop when elevated to cardinalate.
Taught at the Pontifical Gregorian University.
Long-time consultor at the Vatican on doctrinal matters; eminent theologian. Worked on theological dialogue between the Holy See and the SSPX, for example.
Motto means: finding God in all things.
College of CardinalsWith thedeath ofCardinal Becker,the College ofCardinals nowhas 207 members,110 of which are under the age of 80 and thus eligible to vote in a papal conclave.
Cardinal Becker never voted in a papalconclave since he was over the age of 80.