ThePreacher of the Papal Household, also known as theApostolic Preacher, is an office in theRoman Curia. This individual providesmeditation to thepope as well as other senior officials of theCatholic Church while being the only cleric allowed to preach to the Pope.[1]Roberto Pasolini,OFMCap was named to the post on 9 November 2024,[2] replacingRaniero Cantalamessa, OFMCap, who had served since 1980.
Established byPope Paul IV in 1555, the position was initially unpopular among theprelates. This individual was given the task of reminding the members of thePapal Court of their respective duties.[3] Prior to this, four General Procurators took turns to preach on the Sundays ofAdvent andLent. Under the new system, one person would be appointed from different religious orders.
In 1753, during the reign ofPope Benedict XIV, the briefInclytum Fratrum Minorum reserved the office exclusively to members of theOrder of Capuchin Friars Minor.[4] It was stated this change took place because of "the example of Christian piety and religious perfection, the splendor of doctrine and the Apostolic Zeal" found in the Order.[3]
Among the more notable apostolic preachers are:[5]
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