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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]

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

Main article: Sexual abuse scandal in Vienna archdiocese

Krenn resigned from his post in 2004 after the discovery of pornography, including child pornography, at the seminary.[6]

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. Retrieved 21 March 2008.
  5. ^ Delaney, David (13 April 2004). "Propaganda". EUROPEAN UNION FOLLIES AND MYTHS. 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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