Kurt Krenn
Kurt Krenn (28 June 1936 – 25 January 2014) was an Austrian Roman Catholic prelate and Bishop who ran a seminary for priests in Sankt Pölten, near Vienna. He was Bishop of the Diocese of Sankt Pölten, a suffragan see of the Vienna province, from 1991 to 2004.[1][2]
Kurt Krenn | |
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| Bishop emeritus of Sankt Pölten | |
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Sankt Pölten |
| Appointed | 11 July 1991 |
| Term ended | 7 October 2004 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 7 October 1962 |
| Consecration | 26 April 1987 by Hans Hermann Groër, OSB |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 June 1936 Rannarsried, Upper Austria, Austria |
| Died | 24 January 2014 Sankt Pölten, Austria |
| Parents | Karl & Leopoldine Krenn |
Views
Krenn argued against Turkey's entrance into the European Union, warning against the 'Islamisation' of Europe and calling Islam a "very aggressive kind of religion" that will not easily allow for the political unity with the Christian faith.[3] He was known for his anti-European Union views.[4][5]
Abuse scandal
Krenn resigned from his post in 2004 after the discovery of pornography, including child pornography, at the seminary.[6]
References
- "Umstrittener Altbischof : Kurt Krenn in Österreich gestorben" (in German). Rp-online.de. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- Catholic Hierarchy-Kurt Krenn
- "Main political parties in Austria oppose Turkey joining the EU". EurActiv.com. 14 May 2004. Retrieved 21 March 2008.
- "Fancy a Turkish Holiday?". Bible Theology Ministries. November 2002. Archived from the original on 4 March 2008. Retrieved 21 March 2008.
- Delaney, David (13 April 2004). "Propaganda". EUROPEAN UNION FOLLIES AND MYTHS. Archived from the original on 23 January 2008. Retrieved 21 March 2008.
- Willey, David (7 October 2004). "Pope replaces sex scandal bishop". BBC News. Retrieved 6 February 2012.
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