Introduction

Vos autem dixi amicos.

I have called you friends. (John 15:15)

Episcopal Motto of Cardinal Schönborn

This website strives to provide up-to-date information on Christopher Cardinal Schönborn, Cardinal Archbishop of Vienna and one of the youngest members of the Catholic Church's College of Cardinals.

After several years of ecclesiastical service in various pastoral and educational settings, Cardinal Schönborn has gained international prominence for his work as Director of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (1994) the greatest single reference work on Catholic doctrine today. He continues to distinguish himself by his leadership of the Austrian Church, his dedication to the "re-evangelization" of Europe, and his commitment to the renewal of higher education in Europe and the United States.

Cardinal Schönborn is a prominent voice in a wide variety of contemporary discussions and (though he himself avoids this characterization) is considered by many as "papabile", that is, as a prelate with a significant chance of someday being elected Pope. [click here to read Cardinal Schönborn's full biography]

Greater awareness of Cardinal Schönborn's on-going contributions in intellectual, spiritual, and political arenas will aid the Church in accomplishing her mission to "make all things new" in Christ (Rev. 21:5). This website remains a work in progress and therefore welcomes contributions to and corrections of its content. [click here to read site notices]

Special Content

• May 30: Read Cardinal Schönborn's most recent Catechetical Lecture on Creation and Evolution (#5).

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