Theodor Innitzer
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Theodor Innitzer (born in Neugeshrei, Austria-Hungary, on December, 25 1875) is an Austrian cardinal and the current Minister of Security of the Italian Federation.
Biography
Early Life
Theodor Innitzer was born in Neugeshrei, a small town in Bohemia, a constituent part of Austria-Hungary, on December 25 1875.
He entered the seminary in 1898 and was ordained priest in 1902. In 1906 he achieved a degree in theology.
Career in the Chuch
From 1913 to 1932 Innitzer was Chair for New Testament Exegesis at the University of Vienna, where he was chosen as Rector in 1928 and 1929.
In 1932 he was appointed as Archbishop of Vienna and Pope Pius XI elevated him to cardinal on March 13 1933.
