Where is Milingo now?
The controversial Zambian Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo has decided to leave his Korean wife and return to the fold of the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican announced yesterday. “I once again, at this time, dedicate my life to the Catholic church with all my heart.
Is Bishop Milingo still alive?
He was ordained in 1958; in 1969, aged 39, Milingo was consecrated by Pope Paul VI as the bishop of the Archdiocese of Lusaka….
| Emmanuel Milingo | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Lusaka |
| In office | 1969 to 1983 |
Can the Pope remove a bishop?
The pope has no formal checks on his power—“one of the few absolute monarchs” in the world, according to Patrick Hornbeck, a professor of theology at Fordham University. Francis could remove a bishop “from pastoral care,” and previous popes have done just that in times when their bishops have strayed too far.
Who is Milingo Lungu?
Lusaka, Zambia: The liquidator, Milingo Lungu, 43, was arrested on charges that he abused his role to cash in on $2.2 million. The Drug Enforcement Commission, which investigates money laundering, also accused Lungu of pocketing another $6.8 million, mostly in local currency.
Can a cardinal be demoted?
It is highly unusual for a pope to remove an official of Cardinal Burke’s stature and age without assigning him comparable responsibilities elsewhere. By church law, cardinals in the Vatican must offer to resign at 75, but often continue in office for several more years.
Can the Pope be prosecuted?
The pope will still have to approve the start of any investigation or trial. While the changes will make it easier for Vatican-based cardinals and bishops to be investigated and prosecuted, they also broaden protections by giving them two chances to appeal, Church legal experts said.
Is Cardinal Burke a conservative?
A canon lawyer, Burke is often perceived as a voice of traditionalism among prelates of the Catholic Church. He established a reputation as a conservative leader while serving in La Crosse and St. Louis.
Does the Pope have immunity?
But the pope is protected by diplomatic immunity because more than 170 countries, including the United States, have diplomatic relations with the Vatican. They recognize it as a sovereign state and the pope as its sovereign head.