Cardinal Müller: Benedict XVI Will Be Remembered as a ‘True Doctor of the Church for Today’

[Michie]

Speaking with the Register, the German cardinal theologian reflects on the profound legacy of the late Pope Emeritus.

VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Gerhard Müller has paid tribute to the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, describing him as a “great thinker” and a “true Doctor of the Church for today.”

The prefect emeritus of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith also described the late Joseph Ratzinger, who died at Dec. 31 at 9:34 am in Rome, as a man of great sensitivity, humor, and humility who possessed “deep wisdom as a partaker in God’s love.”

In this interview with the Register, the German cardinal theologian — who founded the Benedict XVI Institute to make available Joseph Ratzinger’s collected works — discusses Benedict XVI’s legacy to the Church, responds to some of his critics, and reflects on how his passing might affect the highly criticized German Synodal Path.

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Cardinal Müller: Benedict XVI Will Be Remembered as a ‘True Doctor of the Church for Today’

Speaking with the Register, the German cardinal theologian reflects on the profound legacy of the late pope emeritus.

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[chevyontheriver]

Speaking with the Register, the German cardinal theologian reflects on the profound legacy of the late Pope Emeritus.

VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Gerhard Müller has paid tribute to the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, describing him as a “great thinker” and a “true Doctor of the Church for today.”

The prefect emeritus of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith also described the late Joseph Ratzinger, who died at Dec. 31 at 9:34 am in Rome, as a man of great sensitivity, humor, and humility who possessed “deep wisdom as a partaker in God’s love.”

In this interview with the Register, the German cardinal theologian — who founded the Benedict XVI Institute to make available Joseph Ratzinger’s collected works — discusses Benedict XVI’s legacy to the Church, responds to some of his critics, and reflects on how his passing might affect the highly criticized German Synodal Path.

Continued below.

Cardinal Müller: Benedict XVI Will Be Remembered as a ‘True Doctor of the Church for Today’

Speaking with the Register, the German cardinal theologian reflects on the profound legacy of the late pope emeritus.

www.ncregister.com

I won't go full Santo subito here but I expect it eventually. The perception of his abandonment of his office into the hands of pope Francis will need to be reckoned with. And that can't be reckoned with until a new pope or two or three come along. His body of published works is truly impressive. His work to restore old liturgies was generous. His allowance for Anglicans was proper and good. His humility was real. A Doctor of the Church would be fitting for him. If we survive pope Francis.

 

[Erose]

After reading many of his writings, and lets not forget that the Catechism of the Catholic Church was due to his work, he will eventually be called a Doctor.