Luigi Padovese
Encyclopedia
Luigi Padovese was the titular bishop
of Monteverde
and the vicar apostolic of Anatolia
in Turkey
. He was murdered by his driver on June 3, 2010.
on 4 October 1965 and his solemn vows on 4 October 1968. He was ordained a priest on 16 June 1973. He studied at the Pontifical University Antonianum
and Pontifical Gregorian University
. He has been a Professor of Patristics
at the Pontifical University Antonianum, and for sixteen years he directed the Spirituality
Institute at the same university. He also held chairs at the Pontifical Gregorian University and Pontifical Alphonsian Academy
and had taught at various seminaries
. He was appointed Apostolic Vicar of Anatolia
on 11 October 2004 and consecrated a bishop on 7 November 2004. He had also been the president of Caritas
Turkey.
later that day. Witnesses claim that the perpetrator shouted the takbir
(Allahu Akbar) during the assault. Catholic officials, including the Apostolic Nuncio to Turkey and papal spokesman Father Federico Lombardi
, expressed "shock and sorrow" over the death of Padovese.
Bishop Padovese's driver for the last four and half years, who had been receiving treatment for psychological disorders, is suspected by Turkish police as the killer, and was detained by Turkish police on June 3. The suspect stated that he killed Padovese on a wahy
, which identified him as Dajjal (the Antichrist
) and recited the adhan
loudly during his initial trial. Turkish police believe the murder was not politically motivated.
Titular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Monteverde
Monteverde (AV)
Monteverde is a comune of 920 inhabitants in the province of Avellino in Southern Italy.-External links:*...
and the vicar apostolic of Anatolia
Roman Catholic Apostolic Vicariate of Anatolia
The Apostolic Vicariate of Anatolia is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate located in the city of İskenderun in Turkey.-History:* March 13, 1845: Established as Apostolic Prefecture of Trabzon...
in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. He was murdered by his driver on June 3, 2010.
Biography
Padovese made his simple vows in the Order of Friars Minor CapuchinOrder of Friars Minor Capuchin
The Order of Friars Minor Capuchin is an Order of friars in the Catholic Church, among the chief offshoots of the Franciscans. The worldwide head of the Order, called the Minister General, is currently Father Mauro Jöhri.-Origins :...
on 4 October 1965 and his solemn vows on 4 October 1968. He was ordained a priest on 16 June 1973. He studied at the Pontifical University Antonianum
Pontifical University Antonianum
The Pontifical University Antonianum is a Franciscan university founded in honour of Saint Anthony in Rome.-Establishment:...
and Pontifical Gregorian University
Pontifical Gregorian University
The Pontifical Gregorian University is a pontifical university located in Rome, Italy.Heir of the Roman College founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola over 460 years ago, the Gregorian University was the first university founded by the Jesuits...
. He has been a Professor of Patristics
Patristics
Patristics or Patrology is the study of Early Christian writers, known as the Church Fathers. The names derive from the Latin pater . The period is generally considered to run from the end of New Testament times or end of the Apostolic Age Patristics or Patrology is the study of Early Christian...
at the Pontifical University Antonianum, and for sixteen years he directed the Spirituality
Spirituality
Spirituality can refer to an ultimate or an alleged immaterial reality; an inner path enabling a person to discover the essence of his/her being; or the “deepest values and meanings by which people live.” Spiritual practices, including meditation, prayer and contemplation, are intended to develop...
Institute at the same university. He also held chairs at the Pontifical Gregorian University and Pontifical Alphonsian Academy
Alphonsian Academy
thumb|150px|right|St. Alphonsus de Liguori, whose teachings inspired the establishment of the Academy.The Alphonsian Academy is a pontifical institution of higher education in Rome, Italy....
and had taught at various seminaries
Seminary
A seminary, theological college, or divinity school is an institution of secondary or post-secondary education for educating students in theology, generally to prepare them for ordination as clergy or for other ministry...
. He was appointed Apostolic Vicar of Anatolia
Anatolia
Anatolia is a geographic and historical term denoting the westernmost protrusion of Asia, comprising the majority of the Republic of Turkey...
on 11 October 2004 and consecrated a bishop on 7 November 2004. He had also been the president of Caritas
Caritas (charity)
Caritas Internationalis is a confederate of 164 Roman Catholic relief, development and social service organisations operating in over 200 countries and territories worldwide....
Turkey.
Murder
Bishop Padovese was fatally stabbed in his summer residence in southern Turkey on June 3, 2010, and some reports claimed that he died en route to a hospital in the town of IskenderunIskenderun
İskenderun is a city and urban district in the province of Hatay on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. The current mayor is Yusuf Hamit Civelek .-Names:...
later that day. Witnesses claim that the perpetrator shouted the takbir
Takbir
The Takbīr or Tekbir is the Arabic term for the phrase ' . It is usually translated "God is [the] Greatest," or "God is Great". It is a common Islamic Arabic expression...
(Allahu Akbar) during the assault. Catholic officials, including the Apostolic Nuncio to Turkey and papal spokesman Father Federico Lombardi
Federico Lombardi
Federico Lombardi, SJ is an Italian Roman Catholic priest and the current director of the Holy See Press Office.-Early life and ordination:...
, expressed "shock and sorrow" over the death of Padovese.
Bishop Padovese's driver for the last four and half years, who had been receiving treatment for psychological disorders, is suspected by Turkish police as the killer, and was detained by Turkish police on June 3. The suspect stated that he killed Padovese on a wahy
Wahy
Wahi is the Arabic word for revelation. In Islamic context, it refers to the revelations of God to his prophets, for all humankind. In Islam, the Qur'an is considered a wahi given to Muhammad.-Awha:...
, which identified him as Dajjal (the Antichrist
Antichrist
The term or title antichrist, in Christian theology, refers to a leader who fulfills Biblical prophecies concerning an adversary of Christ, while resembling him in a deceptive manner...
) and recited the adhan
Adhan
The adhān is the Islamic call to prayer, recited by the muezzin at prescribed times of the day. The root of the word is meaning "to permit"; another derivative of this word is , meaning "ear"....
loudly during his initial trial. Turkish police believe the murder was not politically motivated.