Konrad Krajewski
Roman Catholic cardinal
Konrad Krajewski (born 25 November 1963)[1] is a Polish Roman Catholic cardinal. He has been the Almoner of His Holiness since 2013.
Konrad Krajewski | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal Almoner of His Holiness | |
.jpg) Konrad Krajewski in 2020 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| In office | 2013–present |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 11 June 1988 by Władysław Ziółek |
| Consecration | 17 September 2013 by Giuseppe Bertello |
| Created cardinal | 28 June 2018 by Pope Francis |
| Rank | Cardinal-Deacon |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Konrad Krajewski |
| Born | November 25, 1963 Łódź, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Motto | Misericordia |
| Signature |  |
| Coat of arms | .svg) |
Early life and education
changeKonrad Krajewski was born in Łódź, Poland. He was ordained a priest on 11 June 1988 by Bishop Władysław Ziółek. He studied in Rome and obtained degrees in liturgy.[1][2]
Ecclesiastical career
changeKrajewski worked in the Vatican as a Papal Master of Ceremonies. In 2013, Pope Francis appointed him as the Almoner of His Holiness. He was consecrated as a bishop by Pope Francis on 17 September 2013.[1][2]
On 28 June 2018, Pope Francis made him a cardinal.[1] He is known for his work with the poor and homeless.[3]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "KRAJEWSKI Card. Konrad". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Media piszą o nim jako o możliwym następcy papieża Franciszka. Kim jest kardynał Konrad Krajewski?". TVN24 (in Polish). 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ↑ "Abp Konrad Krajewski - pierwszy Polak, który otrzyma godność kardynała od papieża Franciszka". dzieje.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-07-28.