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]

The Most Reverend

Kurt Krenn
Bishop emeritus of Sankt Pölten
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseSankt Pölten
Appointed11 July 1991
Term ended7 October 2004
Orders
Ordination7 October 1962
Consecration26 April 1987
by Hans Hermann Groër, OSB
Personal details
Born28 June 1936
Rannarsried, Upper Austria, Austria
Died24 January 2014
Sankt Pölten, Austria
ParentsKarl & 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]

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References
  1. "Umstrittener Altbischof : Kurt Krenn in Österreich gestorben" (in German). Rp-online.de. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
  2. Catholic Hierarchy-Kurt Krenn
  3. "Main political parties in Austria oppose Turkey joining the EU". EurActiv.com. 14 May 2004. Retrieved 21 March 2008.
  4. "Fancy a Turkish Holiday?". Bible Theology Ministries. November 2002. Archived from the original on 4 March 2008. Retrieved 21 March 2008.
  5. Delaney, David (13 April 2004). "Propaganda". EUROPEAN UNION FOLLIES AND MYTHS. Archived from the original on 23 January 2008. Retrieved 21 March 2008.
  6. Willey, David (7 October 2004). "Pope replaces sex scandal bishop". BBC News. Retrieved 6 February 2012.


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