Raymond Leo Burke (born June 30, 1948) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church….Raymond Leo Burke.
| His Eminence Raymond Leo Burke | |
|---|---|
| Created cardinal | November 20, 2010 by Pope Benedict XVI |
| Rank | Cardinal deacon (2010–2021) Cardinal priest (2021–present) |
Can a retired cardinal become pope?
In practice, of course, Catholic laity and even common clergy have no real chance to be elected pope, and the papacy is restricted to cardinals or perhaps a few bishops. The last non-cardinal elected pope was Urban VI in 1379.
Is cardinal higher than pope?
A cardinal (Latin: Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae cardinalis, literally “cardinal of the Holy Roman Church”) is a senior member of the clergy of the Catholic Church, immediately behind the pope in the order of precedence.
Who is higher than a cardinal in the Catholic Church?
In the Catholic Church, archbishops and bishops rank below cardinals. Becoming a bishop is the third and fullest level of the Sacrament of Holy Orders. The first level is the ordination of a deacon, the second is the ordination of a priest, and the third is the ordination of a bishop.
Where Peter is there is the church?
“Where Peter is, there is the church… he who is not with the Pope is not with God, and who desires to be with God must be with the Pope.” These words, reflecting on the meaning of the visions in Fatima, were uttered by Sister Lucia, the only surviving witness to the apparitions there.
Who is the highest ranking cardinal?
Cardinals
| Rank | Name | Consistory |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovanni Battista Re* | 21 February 2001 John Paul II |
| 2 | Leonardo Sandri | 24 November 2007 Benedict XVI |
| 3 | Angelo Sodano* | 28 June 1991 John Paul II |
| 4 | Francis Arinze* | 25 May 1985 John Paul II |
