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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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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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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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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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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The Popes as guardians of human dignity by Gerhard Ludwig Müller

“…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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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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