Raymond Leo Burke

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1. When was Raymond Leo Burke born?June 30, 1948
2. Where was Raymond Leo Burke born?La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA
3. What is Raymond Leo Burke known for?Prominent Cardinal, leading voice for traditionalist Catholicism, canon lawyer
4. How high is Raymond Leo Burke?2010
5. What is the advocacy focus?Preservation of the Tridentine Mass, traditional church discipline, and conservative theological interpretations
6. Who is Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke?Cardinal Raymond Leo Burke is a high-ranking leader in the Catholic Church, known for his strong support of traditional Catholic practices and his work as a canon lawyer.

Cardinal: A senior ecclesiastical official in the Catholic Church, ranking below the Pope, who advises him and elects new Popes.
Traditionalism (Catholic): A movement emphasizing adherence to pre-Vatican II Catholic doctrines, liturgy, and practices, often critical of post-conciliar reforms.
Tridentine Mass: The traditional form of the Roman Catholic Mass, codified by Pope Pius V in 1570 and largely unchanged until the reforms after the Second Vatican Council.
Apostolic Signatura: The supreme tribunal of the Catholic Church, handling appeals and administrative matters, analogous to a supreme court.