Background
Scheffczyk, Leo Cardinal was born on February 21, 1920 in Beuthen, Germany.
Scheffczyk, Leo Cardinal was born on February 21, 1920 in Beuthen, Germany.
Graduate, University of Breslau. Doctor of Philosophy, Theology, University of Munich.
Ordained minister Roman Catholic Church, 1947. Pastor, 1947—1948; subregent Konigstein Seminary, 1948—1951, professor, Philosophy, Theology, 1952—1962. Professor, Theology University of Tubingen, 1959—1965, University of Munich, 1965—1985.
Member Pontifical Council for the Family, 1983—2001. Created Cardinal Roman Catholic Church, 2001.
Member of Pontifical Roman Theological Academy, Pontifical International Marian Academy, Bavarian Academy of Sciences.