There is a very well-defined procedure that allows the Vatican to raise issues with a particular theologian about something that does not appear in conformity with the Catholic faith. It is not always easy to make this determination. — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
The problem for Rome, then, is how and when the intervention should be done with a sense of the possibility of going too far in limiting the freedom of theologians. This is not an easy time - neither for Rome… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
At synods, I usually wait about a week before I speak. First I listen. I feel the temperature. I listen to what has been… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
I prepared my intervention the night before I spoke. As it happened, there were about 44 cardinals who wished to speak but could not… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
When someone is HIV-positive and his partner says, I want to have sexual relations with you, he doesn't have to do that. But when… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
There is a very well-defined procedure that allows the Vatican to raise issues with a particular theologian about something that does not appear in… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
Accusations are made directly to Rome about theologians from persons who are not theologians. Some of these accusations are anonymous. The local bishop should… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
The word survivor suggests someone who has emerged alive from a plane crash or a natural disaster. But the word can also refer to… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
Rome should sometimes intervene and say this or that is not in conformity with the Catholic faith. Theologians should understand that. Some theologians go… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
Before Vatican II, in theology, as in other areas, the discipline was fixed. After the council there has been a revolution - a chaotic… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
Our theology is still in a time of crisis, and I think this will last for some years more. — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
The problem for Rome, then, is how and when the intervention should be done with a sense of the possibility of going too far… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
Artificial Intelligence leaves no doubt that it wants its audiences to enter a realm of pure fantasy when it identifies one of the last… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
Global warming has melted the polar ice caps, raised the levels of the oceans and flooded the earth's great cities. Despite its evident prosperity,… — Godfried Danneels Copy Share Image
