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Card. Raniero CANTALAMESSA, O.F.M.Cap.
CHARIS Ecclesiastical Assistant
Born in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, 22 July 1934. Religious profession in the Order of Friars Minors Capuchins in 1955, was ordained priest in 1958 and received the Baptism in the Spirit in 1977.Theology Doctor and Doctor in classical literature, has been Professor of History of Ancient Christianity at the Catholic University of Milan, member of the International Theological Commission from 1975 to 1981, and for 12 years member of the Catholic Delegation for the dialogue with the Pentecostal Churches. In 1980 he was appointed by Saint John Paul II Preacher to the Papal Household and was confirmed in that position by Pope Benedict XVI and by Pope Francis. On 28 November 2020 he was created Cardinal by Pope Francis.
“Take courage, I have conquered the world!”
Fifth Lenten Sermon 2023 Fr. Raniero Card. Cantalamessa, O.F.M.Cap. “In the world, you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered...
“Mysterium Fidei!”
On the Liturgy Forth Lenten Sermon 2023 Fr. Raniero Card. Cantalamessa, O.F.M.Cap. After reflecting on evangelization and theology, today I would...
“God is love!”
Third Lenten Sermon 2023 Fr. Raniero Card. Cantalamessa, O.F.M.Cap. We need Theology! For your consolation and mine, Holy Father, Venerable...
“The Gospel is the power of God for the salvation”
Second Lenten Sermon 2023 Fr. Raniero Card. Cantalamessa, O.F.M.Cap. From the Evangelii Nuntiandi of Saint Paul VI to the Evanelii gaudium of...
Renewing the newness
“IPSA NOVITAS INNOVANDA EST” First Sermon Lent 2023 Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M.Cap. The history of the Church in the late nineteenth and...
The gate of charity
Third Meditation for Advent 2022 Father Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M.Cap. Lift up your heads, O gates; be lifted, you ancient portals, that...