Papal order bestowed on Gloria

The Bishopric of Regensburg yesterday announced that the former wild-child-turned-devout-Catholic Fürstin Gloria von Thurn und Taxis has been appointed Dame Commander with Star (DC*SG) of The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great by Pope Benedictus XVI.

“Particularly impressive is her great interest in the theory and tradition of the church, as well as her natural loyalty towards the Pope and Bishop. Furthermore Gloria is a role model for many people through her charity commitments“, Gerhard Ludwig Müller, Bishop of Regensburg, said in a statement.

The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great was founded in 1831 by Pope Gregory XVI and today it belongs to one of five pontifical orders of knighthood conferred by the Holy See. Since 1994 it can be conferred also upon women and it is given to Catholics “in recognition of their service to the Church, unusual labors, support of the Holy See, and the good example set in their communities and country”.

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