Wojciech Giertych
Wojciech Giertych O.P. | |
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Congregation for the Causes of Saints | |
Offices held | Theologian of the Papal Household (2005–present) |
| Title | Papal Theologian |
Wojciech Giertych O.P. (pronounced Prefecture of the Pontifical Household as Theologian of the Pontifical Household since 2005 during the pontificates of Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.
Biography
Giertych, one of nine children, was born in London, England in 1951 to writer Jędrzej Giertych and his wife Maria, six years after his family emigrated from Warsaw.[1][2] His brother is Polish politician Maciej Giertych.[2] Two of his sisters entered religious life.[2]
Giertych began his studies at
moral theology at the Angelicum since 1994.[1][2] Since 1998, he has held various roles as a member of the General Council of the Dominicans.[3]
He was appointed theologian of the Papal Household on 1 December 2005 by
Congregation for the Causes of Saints.[2]
Giertych speaks Polish, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian[1] and Latin.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "New theologian appointed for papal household". Catholic World News. Catholic Culture.org. 1 December 2005. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Mickens, Robert (10 December 2005). "Vatican names new papal theologian". The Tablet. Archived from the original on 22 June 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2011.
- ^ a b c "Prof. Wojciech Giertych OP". John Paul II Pontificate Center. 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2010.
External links
- Interview with Fr. Wojciech Giertych, OP (in English)
- Master of the Sacred Palace trailer on YouTube
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