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Raniero Cantalamessa

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The Resume

    (July 22, 1934- )
    Born in Ascoli Piceno, Italy
    Catholic priest
    Official preacher to the Papal household since 1980
    Doctorate degrees in Divinity and in Classical Literature
    Has written more than forty books
    Titles include; 'Jesus Christ, the Holy One of God,' 'Easter in the Early Church,' 'Spiritual Healing,'and 'Contemplating the Trinity'
    Former professor at Catholic University of Milan

Why he might be annoying:

    He was ordained at the unusually early age of 24.
    He hosts his own TV show.
    He's had some very strange positions in the Catholic Church, including being the official envoy to the Pentecostal churches.

Why he might not be annoying:

    Being the official preacher to two Popes who were/are excellent preachers themselves is pretty darn impressive.
    His preaching and writings concentrate on the basics and are very down to earth.
    He does a superb job of defending the teachings of his church.
    He believes that priests should be the servants and even friends of the people.
    He gives politicians hell for all their failings.
    He also gave hell to the priests and bishops that have been involved in scandals.
    He's very likable.

Credit: tom_jeffords


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 62 Votes: 38.71% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 35 Votes: 51.43% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 23 Votes: 52.17% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 23 Votes: 60.87% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 90 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 28 Votes: 25.00% Annoying