Could it be True?
Rumor has it that Pope Benedict XVI may attempt to defend…yes, defend…some of the reforms of Martin Luther…yes, that Martin Luther.
I am not really sure what will come of this, but it sure would be nice to have the Pope say, “Hey, Luther may have had a point.” I think it would immensely help ecumenical dialog. Read all about it here. Tip of the Papal Crown to Pastor David, who is finally blogging again.
March 7, 2008 at 9:51 am
He saved the joint statement, so I wouldn’t be surprised. Benedicti is after all Augustinian in his theology, and well, so was Luther.
March 7, 2008 at 3:23 pm
I holding off my excitement, until I actually see something from the pope himself or with his seal. But it would be mighty good for any sort of dialogue.
March 8, 2008 at 11:29 am
The London Times didn’t get it right http://www.cwnews.com/news/viewstory.cfm?recnum=57062
But I do think that the Pope will write some positive comments about him this summer.
I did want to dispel one rumor – the Pope can’t life the excommunication sentence. He doesn’t have the authority to do so. Luther has after all received his reward whatever it may be.