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.