Reflection on the theology of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) by J. Corkery

“… This essay looks at ways in which the theology of Joseph Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, shows affinities with Reformation theological thought. …”
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The Popes and the Idea of European Unity by Emília Hrabovec

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Preparing a homily as an important element of pastoral care by Henryk Sławiński

“…We have evidence of how the last popes, Benedict XVI and Francis, prepared their homilies. …”
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The Popes as guardians of human dignity by Gerhard Ludwig Müller

“…The text addresses the contemporary challenge of protecting human life at all stages and emphasizes the Church’s historical commitment to the value of every individual. Drawing on Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI’s encyclicals, it asserts that the Church is inherently charitable and actively engaged in promoting human development, education, and well-being. …”
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John Paul II and Benedict XVI’s concern for the protection of the faithful against the most serious crimes, with particular emphasis on the sexual abuse of minors committed by cler... by Bartosz Trojanowski

“…The problem of dealing justly and efficiently with the most serious crimes in the Church after the promulgation of the Code of Canon Law in 1983 became the concern of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, later Benedict XVI, and John Paul II. Their cooperation and the decisions of Benedict XVI, as a continuation of the path started, laid the foundations for the creation of a system of canonical criminal law capable of responding properly and effectively to the most serious crimes committed by the faithful in the Church. …”
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Apologia osoby ludzkiej w nauczaniu Benedykta XVI by Józef Warzeszak

“… The author shows the teaching of Benedict XVI about the human person as its one great apologia. …”
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Between Sartre and Ratzinger, or the Legacy of the “No Man’s” Revolution by Aleksander Bańka

“… This text analyses the relevance of the 1968 revolution in the context of the crisis of values in Western Europe and the response of Pope Benedict XVI to these challenges. The author shows that this revolution, inspired by Sartre’s existentialism and Marxism, had a profound impact on contemporary culture, challenging the traditional Christian understanding of man, God, and freedom. …”
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Truth and Error of Conscience According to the Magisterium of the Church by Josef Spindelböck

“… The relation of truth and error in conscience according to the newer actual Magisterium of the Church is the theme of this article, following a hermeneutic of reform in continuity (Benedict XVI). Emphasis is given first on Veritatis splendor by Pope John Paul II, then on Humanae vitae by Pope Paul VI and finally, in a special way, to Amoris laetitia by Pope Francis. …”
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Faith in the year of faith. Ratzinger’s proposal by Pablo Blanco Sarto

“…J. Ratzinger/Benedict XVI as a pope and author of the idea promulgating the Year of Faith is presented in the paper with his concept of faith. …”
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Revolução e religião: as relações entre a Igreja e o Estado na Cuba contemporânea by Marcos Antonio da Silva, Guillermo Alfredo Johnson

“…In this sense, it examines three key moments: the tension and distance in the context of the transition to socialism developed in the country; the reapproaching that culminated with the visit of Pope John Paul II in the 90s, still under the impact of the fall of the Soviet bloc and the international isolation faced by the country, and finally the more recent relationships, marked by the visit of the Pope, now emeritus, Benedict XVI and the affirmation of the Catholic Church as the main internal interlocutor with the Cuban government. …”
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Geneza utworzenia Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie by Jan Dyduch

“…A weighty event in the history of the theological high school in Cracow was the foundation of the Pontifical University of John Paul II on 19 June 2009, on the Solemnity of the Lord Jesus’ Sacred Heart. It was the Pope Benedict XVI with the Congregation for Catholic Education to carry this out. …”
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The African social question: A challenge to the African church in light of the two synods on Africa

“…The Second Synod on Africa, held in October 2009, had as its theme: “The Church in Africa in service to reconciliation, justice and peace”. Pope Benedict XVI issued a post-synodal exhortation, entitled Africae Munus. …”
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Święty Jan z Ávili doktorem Kościoła by Wojciech Zyzak

“…The Author of the article shows the life and meaning of Saint John of Ávila, announced by Pope Benedict XVI a new Doctor of the Church on 7 October 2012. …”
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Ewangelia regułą życia osób konsekrowanych w nauczaniu Kościoła od Pawła VI do Franciszka by Małgorzata Pagacz

“… This article presents the importance of the Gospel in the life of consecrated persons according to the teaching of the Church from Paul VI to Francis. The teaching of Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis point to the Gospel as the norm and rule of consecrated life. …”
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