Heiner Koch

Heiner Koch (13 June 1954) is a German prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Berlin. Quotes With the passing of John Paul II the youth of the whole world loses one of its greatest advocates. “The youth of the world loses one it its greatest advocates” says secretary general for World Youth Day 2005 (6 April 2005) Fides News Agency With deep gratitude and joy we welcome the election of the new Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI . The choice of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger turns our Church in the right direction. We can be sure the Holy Father will continue the work of his predecessor and we know we can rely on him to guide the Church towards God with great responsibility. World Youth Day organisers offer joyful welcome to the new Pope : “we know we can rely on him to guide the Church towards God with great responsibility.” (20 April 2005) Fides News Agency External links Category:1954 births Category:Catholics from Germany Category:University of Bonn alumni Category:Roman Catholic archbishops Category:Living people