Josef Cardinal Frings

Josef Frings (6 February 1887 - 17 December 1978), previously also known as Joseph Richard Frings was appointed Archbishop of Köln on 1 May 1942, and was elevated to Cardinal on 18 February, 1946. He retired on the 10 February 1969.

He was a representative present at the Second Vatican Council, where he insultingly criticized the Holy Office (once known as the Inquisition).