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Quotes by Hans Kueng

Hans Kueng

“very constructive and even a friendly conversation.”

“I am sure that this will be seen in the Catholic world, and even more than that, as a hopeful sign because it shows that he [Benedict] has more positive intentions than maybe what was seen at the beginning.”

“[Ratzinger has defended the Vaticans treatment of Kueng, saying in his 1997 book] Salt of the Earth ... he should not then demand the churchs seal of approval.”

“That he dedicated to me so many hours ? and this was extraordinary ? I am happy that this was possible,”

“That he dedicated to me so many hours — and this was extraordinary — I am happy that this was possible,”

“although he gave him 100 days to learn.”

“This is not a withdrawn pope who looks to the past. He looks at the situation as it is and is capable of listening,”

“It shows the pope is not obsessed with the past, but is keeping his options open and is willing to do unconventional things that even the innermost Vatican circles dont expect.”

“It is a sign of hope for many Catholics and for many people in the world that two so different people as we are nevertheless agreed on many things with regard to the future of the world.”