Kurt Koch
Kurt Koch is a Swiss cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, known for his leadership and administrative roles within the Vatican. He was appointed as cardinal in 2013 and has played a significant part in various church councils and discussions, particularly concerning ecumenism and interfaith dialogue. As of March 2024, he will reach the retirement age of 75, which is a notable milestone in his ecclesiastical career.
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Kurt Koch is a Cardinal in the Vatican responsible for promoting Christian unity and leading ecumenical dialogue.
Kardinal Kurt Koch und Pinchas Goldschmidt im Gespräch
Switzerland· 2025-11-27
Kurt Koch is a Swiss cardinal who participated in the symposium at the Gregoriana.
Antisemitismus? Schwere Vorwürfe gegen SchweizergardistenSwitzerland· 2025-11-05
Cardinal Kurt Koch congratulated Sarah Mullally and wished her luck in addressing the considerable challenges she faces.
Igreja Anglicana terá uma mulher como líder pela primeira vez na história
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-02
Cardinal Kurt Koch offered muted congratulations to Mullally on her appointment, highlighting the mutual understanding between Anglican and Catholic churches.
Sarah Mullally: First female Archbishop of Canterbury is appointed
United States· 2025-10-03
Kurt Koch is involved in the Promotion of Christian Unity.
Le nomine di papa Leone XIV. C’è anche la scelta di una donna
Italy· 2025-05-25
Kurt Koch emphasizes the importance of episcopal collegiality and careful discernment in selecting bishops.
entre la herencia y la esperanza
Honduras· 2025-05-10
Kurt Koch is mentioned as one of the cardinals participating in the conclave.
Das Konklave zur Wahl des neuen Papstes beginnt: Die aktuellen EntwicklungenSwitzerland· 2025-05-07
Kurt Koch, the Ecumenical Prefect of the Holy See, suggested that the papal primacy be adjusted to be acceptable to other Christian churches.
Warum der nächste Papst auf Macht verzichten sollteSwitzerland· 2025-04-22
Prefecto del Dicasterio para la Unidad Cristiana.
Los papables: ¿cuáles son los 12 nombres que más se perfilan como sucesor del papa Francisco?
Costa Rica· 2025-04-21
Kurt Koch is a Swiss cardinal who was appointed by the Pope in 2013.
Was passiert im Vatikan, wenn Papst Franziskus stirbt?Switzerland· 2025-02-24