Rome should sometimes intervene and say this or that is not in conformity with the Catholic faith. Theologians should understand that. Some theologians go too far, for example, reducing the Catholic faith to a universal philosophy. — 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
