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The '''Apostolic Preacher''', also known as the '''Preacher to the Papal Household''', is a part of the [[Roman Curia]]. This individual gives [[meditation]] to the [[Pope]] and other senior officials of the [[Catholic Church]], and is the only cleric allowed to preach to the Pope.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6184477.stm BBC NEWS | Europe | Call for Church sex abuse penance<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Since 1980, the position has been held by [[Raniero Cantalamessa|Rev. Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa]].
The '''Preacher of the Papal Household''', also known as the '''Apostolic Preacher''', is an office in the [[Roman Curia]]. This individual provides [[meditation]] to the [[pope]] as well as other senior officials of the [[Catholic Church]] while being the only cleric allowed to preach to the Pope.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6184477.stm |publisher=BBC News | title=Call for Church sex abuse penance | date = 15 December 2006 | access-date = 9 November 2024 }}</ref> [[Roberto Pasolini]], [[Order of Friars Minor Capuchin|OFM Cap]] was named to the post on 9 November 2024,<ref>{{cite press release | access-date = 9 November 2024 | publisher = Holy See Press Office | date = 9 November 2024 | title = Resignations and Appointments, 09.11.2024 | url = https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2024/11/09/241109c.html }}</ref> replacing [[Raniero Cantalamessa]], OFM Cap, who had served since 1980.


==History==
==History==
Established by [[Pope Paul IV]] in 1555, the position was initially unpopular among the [[prelate]]s. This individual had the task of reminding the members of the [[Papal Court]] of their respective duties.<ref name=autogenerated1>{{Cite CE1913|wstitle=url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12354b.htm|title=Preacher Apostolic}}</ref> Prior to this, four General Procurators took turns to preach on the Sundays of [[Advent]] and [[Lent]]. Under the new system, one person would be appointed from different religious orders.
Established by [[Pope Paul IV]] in 1555, the position was initially unpopular among the [[prelate]]s. This individual was given the task of reminding the members of the [[Papal Court]] of their respective duties.<ref name=NA>{{Cite CE1913|url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12354b.htm|title=Preacher Apostolic}}</ref> Prior to this, four General Procurators took turns to preach on the Sundays of [[Advent]] and [[Lent]]. Under the new system, one person would be appointed from different religious orders.{{Cn|date=July 2021}}


In 1753, during the reign of [[Pope Benedict XIV]], the ''Brief Inclytum Fratrum Minorum'' reserved the office exclusively to members of the [[Order of Friars Minor Capuchin|Order of Capuchin Friars Minor]].<ref>[http://www.cantalamessa.org/en/predicatore.php P. Raniero Cantalamessa, ofmcap - Point out this page<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It was stated this change took place because of "the example of Christian piety and religious perfection, the splendor of doctrine and the Apostolic Zeal" found in the order.<ref name=autogenerated1 />
In 1753, during the reign of [[Pope Benedict XIV]], the brief ''Inclytum Fratrum Minorum'' reserved the office exclusively to members of the [[Order of Friars Minor Capuchin|Order of Capuchin Friars Minor]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.cantalamessa.org/en/predicatore.php | title= P. Raniero Cantalamessa, ofmcap | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070317041548/http://www.cantalamessa.org/en/predicatore.php |archive-date=17 March 2007| url-status=dead }}</ref> It was stated this change took place because of "the example of Christian piety and religious perfection, the splendor of doctrine and the Apostolic Zeal" found in the Order.<ref name=NA />


==Apostolic Preachers==
==Apostolic Preachers==
Among the more notable apostolic preachers are:<ref>[https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/12354b.htm New Advent website, ''Preacher Apostolic'']</ref>
*Alonso Salmerón
*Alonso Salmerón
*Francis Toleto
*Francis Toleto
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*Lewis of Trent
*Lewis of Trent
*[[Raniero Cantalamessa]]
*[[Raniero Cantalamessa]]

== See also ==

* [[Theologian of the Pontifical Household]]


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Latest revision as of 15:18, 13 November 2024

The Preacher of the Papal Household, also known as the Apostolic Preacher, is an office in the Roman Curia. This individual provides meditation to the pope as well as other senior officials of the Catholic Church while being the only cleric allowed to preach to the Pope.[1] Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap was named to the post on 9 November 2024,[2] replacing Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap, who had served since 1980.

History

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Established by Pope Paul IV in 1555, the position was initially unpopular among the prelates. This individual was given the task of reminding the members of the Papal Court of their respective duties.[3] Prior to this, four General Procurators took turns to preach on the Sundays of Advent and Lent. Under the new system, one person would be appointed from different religious orders.[citation needed]

In 1753, during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV, the brief Inclytum Fratrum Minorum reserved the office exclusively to members of the Order of Capuchin Friars Minor.[4] It was stated this change took place because of "the example of Christian piety and religious perfection, the splendor of doctrine and the Apostolic Zeal" found in the Order.[3]

Apostolic Preachers

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Among the more notable apostolic preachers are:[5]

  • Alonso Salmerón
  • Francis Toleto
  • Anselmus Marzatti
  • Francis Cassini
  • Bonaventure Barberini
  • Michael Francesch
  • Lewis Micara of Frascati
  • Lewis of Trent
  • Raniero Cantalamessa

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Call for Church sex abuse penance". BBC News. 15 December 2006. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 09.11.2024" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 9 November 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  3. ^ a b Public Domain Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Preacher Apostolic". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
  4. ^ "P. Raniero Cantalamessa, ofmcap". Archived from the original on 17 March 2007.
  5. ^ New Advent website, Preacher Apostolic
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