Gerhard Ludwig Müller
Catholic cardinal from Germany
1947 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Catholic cardinal from Germany
Born
December 31, 1947
Age
~79 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
archbishop, Catholic priest, theologian
GermanyBorn in Mainz
1947
Born in Mainz (1947-12-31)
2002
Positiondiocesan bishop (2002–2012)
2004
Awardhonorary doctorate from the Catholic University of Lublin
2008
Awardhonorary doctorate from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
2012
PositionCatholic archbishop
2012
Positionprefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (2012–2017)
About
Gerhard Ludwig Müller is a German Catholic prelate who served as the Cardinal-Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012 until 2017. Pope Francis elevated him to the rank of cardinal in 2014.
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Who is Gerhard Ludwig Müller?+
Gerhard Ludwig Müller is a German Catholic prelate who served as the Cardinal-Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI in 2012 until 2017. Pope Francis elevated him to the rank of cardinal in 2014.
What does the name Gerhard mean?+
The name Gerhard means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is of German origin.
When was Gerhard Ludwig Müller born?+
Gerhard Ludwig Müller was born on December 31, 1947.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert
The name Gerhard is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gerhard — December 31, 1947
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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