Is This Why Angela Markel Is Stepping Down?
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Ratzinger credited with saving Lutheran pact:
http://natcath.org/NCR_Online/archives2/1999c/091099/091099f.htm
but OP's article states
Does this not imply Ratzinger was a Lutheran? which he was not. He just held respect for Luther whilst a Catholic, which at that time, was unheard of. I dont think much of OP's article is factual.
Via = by way of. The Catholic church wanted to bring the Lutherans and the Catholics together, but there was a sticking point over dogma. Ratzinger was able to bridge the gap between the two and forge a bond between the two churches. This was a big deal, which led to him being promoted.
Geez, guys, don't make this so hard.