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In Ad Theologiam Promovendam of November 2023 ,Pope Francis opened the Vatican windows for the winds of contextual theology to blow through. Will the gusts from ecumenical and interreligious whirlwinds as well as the tornadoes from natural science blow the pages of inherited dogma off desk theology? Pope Francis invites contextual theology

For all his efforts to control or suppress theological inquiry, Pope Benedict's success remains questionable. During his 24 years as head of the CDF and his eight years as pope, theology actually thrived.  

“How many and profound are the challenges to human goodness and identity that attend the arrival of ‘the other’ in a community! The reactions of both newcomers and long-time residents can range from elation to dread. The essays in this wonderful collection reflect the four key terms of Pope Francis—all are called to welcome, protect, promote and integrate the stranger—and all peoples are called to dialogue toward reconciliation, solidarity and flourishing in communities that are diver...