Seminarians must study history, Latin, and Greek.Rome--Pope John Paul II John Paul II, 1920–2005, pope (1978–2005), a Pole (b. Wadowice) named Karol Józef Wojtyła; successor of John Paul I. He was the first non-Italian pope elected since the Dutch Adrian VI (1522–23) and the first Polish and Slavic pope. sent a message to the president of the Pontifical pon·tif·i·cal adj. 1. Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a pope or bishop. 2. Having the dignity, pomp, or authority of a pontiff or bishop. 3. Pompously dogmatic or self-important; pretentious. Committee for Historical Sciences on April 16, 2004, its 50th anniversary. In it he expressed his concern that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus being an historical event, candidates for the priesthood priesthood Office of a spiritual leader expert in the ceremonies of worship and the performance of religious rituals. Though chieftains, kings, and heads of households have sometimes performed priestly functions, in most civilizations the priesthood is a specialized office. should study history. He also recommended that they study both Latin and Greek, "without which access to the sources of the ecclesiastical tradition is precluded." |
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